👉 Quincewort is a botanical name that refers to an uncommon species of flowering plant, commonly known as "quince." It was first described by Linnaeus in 1753. The specific epithet, "quince," comes from the Latin word "quicca," which means "quintessential" or "unique." Quinceworts are native to Europe and North Africa, and they grow on rocky slopes and cliffs. They have been used medicinally for centuries in