Aloe acutissima (Blue Aloe) is a succulent shrub that branches out heavily and has stems topped with rosettes of narrow, recurved, blue …
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Epithet: acutissima
Meaning: Highly sharpened
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "acutissimus."
Pronunciation: ak-yoo-TISS-ee-muh
While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.