Pectinaria articulata subsp. namaquensis, formerly known as Pectinaria namaquensis, is a rare succulent that forms mats of short …
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Epithet: articulata
Meaning: Articulated; jointed
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective articulatus.
Pronunciation: ar-tik-oo-LAH-tuh
Alternative Pronunciation: ar-tik-yoo-LAH-tuh
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.