Conophytum bilobum subsp. gracilistylum is a dwarf succulent that forms a clump of stemless two-lobed bodies composed of two thick, fleshy …
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Epithet: bilobum
Meaning: Bilobate; two-lobed
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective bilobus.
Pronunciation: bi-LOW-bum
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.
Conophytum bilobum (Living Pebble) is a small succulent with bodies of two opposite, only partly fused leaves, heart-shaped to rabbit …