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Epithet: aurea
Meaning: Made of gold, golden
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: AW-re-uh
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.
Agave aurea (Baja California Sur Century Agave) is a succulent plant that forms a solitary, short-stemmed rosette of gracefully arching …
Lithops fulviceps 'Aurea' (White Living Stones) is a small succulent with bodies consisting of thick, fleshy, yellowish-green to creamy …