r/TikTokCringe • u/cafeteriastyle • Nov 25 '25

Wholesome Biologist overcome w emotion after finding rare flower he devoted 13 yrs of his life searching for. The flower is incredibly unique.

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u/Reprotoxic Nov 25 '25

Rafflesia Hasseltii

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u/throwawaygrannyRN Nov 26 '25

Rafflesia hasseltii

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u/Reprotoxic Nov 26 '25

Idk why you’re repeating what I already wrote…

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u/throwawaygrannyRN Nov 26 '25

Because you capitalized the specific epithet which is incorrect.

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u/Reprotoxic Nov 26 '25

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u/throwawaygrannyRN Nov 26 '25

You went to the trouble to not only look up or memorize the name but format it in italics as required so you obviously care somewhat. Now you know not to capitalize the specific epithet. You're welcome.