The table shows the scientific names and the common names of four plants. | scientific name | common name | | :---: | :---: | | Althaea officinalis | marsh mallow | | Hottonia palustris | water violet | | Viola palustris | marsh violet | | Viola tricolor | wild pansy | Which word is a genus name?
Explanation
In the scientific names of plants, the genus name is the first part of the name, which is capitalized and is a noun that represents the genus to which the species belongs.
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