Texensis

Texensis refers to a specific epithet, a part of a scientific name, often used to denote something originating from or associated with Texas. This designation is commonly found in the binomial nomenclature of various species, indicating a geographical connection to the U.S. state of Texas. For instance, one might encounter *Pinus texensis* (now often classified as *Pinus echinata* var. *texensis*), the Texas pine, or *Crotalus atrox texensis*, a subspecies of the western diamondback rattlesnake found in Texas. The use of "texensis" in a scientific name serves as a descriptor, distinguishing a particular species or subspecies by its geographical origin or characteristic habitat within the state. It is a convention in taxonomy to acknowledge and categorize biodiversity based on its distribution, and "texensis" plays a role in this system for organisms found in Texas. Researchers and naturalists often use this epithet to identify and study flora and fauna unique to or prevalent in the Texan region.