Agave atrovirens (Pulque Agave) is a large succulent that forms a dense rosette of smooth, dark green leaves with small, dark brown …
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Epithet: atrovirens
Meaning: Dark green
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the Latin combining form atro- (derived from Latin adjective ater, meaning "dull black" or "dark") and virens, the present participle of the Latin verb vireō, meaning "to be green."
Pronunciation: at-ro-VY-renz
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.