Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum' (Purple Rose) is a much-branched succulent that forms striking rosettes of colorful leaves at the ends …
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Epithet: atropurpureum
Meaning: Dark purple
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "atropurpureus"
Pronunciation: at-ro-pur-PURR-ee-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.