Sempervivum arachnoideum (Cobweb Houseleek) is a succulent plant that forms a mat of compact rosettes of green leaves, usually with brown …
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Epithet: arachnoideum
Meaning: Resembling a cobweb
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Greek noun "arachniá," meaning "cobweb, spiderweb," and the suffix "-oides," meaning "resembling."
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.