Stapelia asterias is a small, much-branched succulent that forms dense clumps of green, finely hairy stems with red mottling. The stems …
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Epithet: asterias
Meaning: Starred; a taxonomic genus within the family Asteriidae – the sea stars
Derivation: From the Ancient Greek "astḗr," meaning "star."
Pronunciation: ass-TEER-ee-as
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.
Astrophytum asterias (Sand Dollar Cactus) is a small, spineless cactus with a solitary spherical, apically depressed dark green stem with …