is a small, much-branched succulent that forms dense clumps of green, finely hairy stems with red mottling. The stems are erect with …
Browsing: asterias
Epithet: asterias
Meaning: Starred; a genus of sea stars
Derivation: From the Ancient Greek "astḗr," meaning "star."
Pronunciation: ass-TEER-ee-as
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
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