How many plant species area named after him?
Around 100
Approximately 80
Nearly 70
Just over 90
Answer
Approximately 80 plant species are named after Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish naturalist who is regarded as the father of modern taxonomy. These species include plants from all over the world, such as the Linnaeus rose, the Linnaeus lily, and the Linnaeus palm. The vast majority of these species were named after Linnaeus by other scientists who admired his work and wanted to honor him.
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