Crassula ammophila is a sparingly branched succulent shrub with brittle branches and thick fleshy grey-green to greyish-brown leaves, all …
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Epithet: ammophila
Meaning: Sand-loving
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek words, the noun "ámmos," meaning "sand; sandy ground," and the adjective "phílos," meaning "that which is loved or important: beloved, dear, of or from a friend."
Pronunciation: tam-oh-FY-luh
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.