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For questions pertaining to the meaning and/or use of symbols other than punctuation in English

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What does it mean X symbol between 2 names?

Technically, it's the multiplication sign, ×, not x. It indicates a hybrid name, one that indicates the plant or animal is a hybrid. The Wikipedia entry begins by saying Peppermint (Mentha × pip …
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