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Generic Name: Aichryson
Meaning: Ever-golden; referring to the golden-yellow flowers of plants in the genus.
Derivation: A Latinized generic name derived from the Ancient Greek adverb αἰεί (aieí), meaning "always" or "ever," and the noun χρῡσός (khrūsós), meaning "gold."
Pronunciation: eye-KRIS-on

While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in this genus.