vavilovii

Vavilovii is a Latin epithet that can appear in scientific names of species, often as an adjective or a specific epithet. It is typically used to honor Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov, a prominent Russian botanist and geneticist who made significant contributions to the study of cultivated plants and their wild relatives. Vavilov is renowned for his work in establishing the concept of centers of origin for cultivated plants and for assembling one of the largest seed collections in the world. The epithet vavilovii serves as a way for taxonomists to recognize and commemorate his extensive research and legacy in plant science.

Species named with the epithet vavilovii can be found across various plant genera. For example, one might encounter a plant species designated as *Genus species vavilovii*. The presence of this epithet within a scientific name indicates that the species is named in tribute to Vavilov. It is important to note that the specific characteristics or geographical distribution of a species bearing this epithet are not inherently defined by the name itself, but rather by the taxonomic description of that particular species. The epithet is a form of botanical nomenclature dedicated to acknowledging the foundational work of a pivotal figure in agricultural science and plant exploration.