Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Viridescens' is a mat-forming succulent with small rosettes of burgundy outer leaves and light green in the …
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Epithet: arachnoideum
Meaning: Spider-like; cobweb-like
Derivation: The neuter form of arachnoideus, a Latinized descriptive compound epithet formed from the Ancient Greek noun ᾰ̓ρᾰ́χνη (ărắkhnē) meaning "spider" or "spiderweb" and the Latin suffix -oideus, meaning "-like."
Pronunciation: a-rak-NOY-dee-um
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.
Sempervivum arachnoideum var. bryoides is a mat-forming succulent with very small rosettes of fleshy green leaves tipped with red and …
Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' (Red Cobweb Houseleek) is a low-growing succulent that forms a mat of rosettes of fleshy, ruby-red …
Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum is a low-growing succulent that forms mats of rosettes with obovate, mid-green to red leaves …
Sempervivum arachnoideum (Cobweb Houseleek) is a succulent plant that forms a mat of compact rosettes of green leaves adorned with white …