vernalis
Vernalis is a Latin adjective meaning "of spring" or "springtime." In biology and taxonomy, it is used as a species epithet to indicate a spring-related trait—most commonly that a plant flowers in spring or that an organism is active during the spring season. The epithet is applied across various taxa, following the conventions of botanical Latin where adjectives agree with the gender of the genus.
Etymology and grammar: vernalis derives from the Latin root for spring and the suffix -alis, forming an
Notable usage: Helleborus vernalis, the vernal hellebore, is a well-known example. This perennial plant is valued
Context: Vernalis is one of several Latin terms used to indicate seasonal or phenological traits in scientific