Lapponicum
Lapponicum is a Latin adjective that means "of Lapland" or "Lapponian." In scientific naming, it is used as a taxonomic epithet to indicate a connection to the Lapland region, an area that includes parts of northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia’s Kola Peninsula. The term is found in both botanical and zoological nomenclature and serves to flag geographic origin or association when describing a species or subspecies.
As with many Latin epithets, lapponicum must agree in gender with the genus name. The neuter form
The epithet often reflects the history of exploration and collection in northern regions. It is common for
Overall, lapponicum functions as a geographic marker in scientific names, linking a species to Lapland in location-based