Phedimus aizoon var. floribundus (Aizoon Stonecrop), formerly known as Sedum aizoon var. floribundum, is a succulent plant with upright…
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Epithet: aizoon
Meaning: Evergreen, everliving or always alive
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Ancient Greek words "aeí," meaning "forever," and "zôion," meaning "living thing'."
Pronunciation: AY-zoon
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.
Phedimus aizoon (Aizoon Stonecrop), formerly known as Sedum aizoon, is a succulent plant with upright, usually unbranched stems that grow …