Aloe arenicola (Sand Aloe) is a succulent shrublet with creeping stems that bear blue-green leaves adorned with irregularly scattered …
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Epithet: arenicola
Meaning: Sand-dwelling.
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "arenicolus."
Pronunciation: ar-en-EE-koh-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.