×Gasteraloe beguinii (Lizard Tail) is a slow-growing succulent that forms rosettes of lance-shaped leaves, which can range in color from …
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Epithet: beguinii
Derivation: Honors Jules Béguin (1834–1912), a French priest from Brignoles who was passionate about cultivating and hybridizing Aloe and related genera.
Pronunciation: be-GIN-ee-eye
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.