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Epithet: bicolor
Meaning: Of two colors or having two colors
Derivation: Compound adjective made up of two words, the adverb "bis," meaning "twice," "two times," "on two occasions," or "in two ways," and the noun "color," meaning "color" or "hue"
Pronunciation: BY-kul-ur

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.

Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.

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