Huernia blyderiverensis, formerly known as Huernia quinta var. blyderiverensis, is a dwarf succulent that forms a dense clump of grey …
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Epithet: blyderiverensis
Meaning: Of or from Blyde River
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the name "Blyde River" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." Blyde River refers to Blyde River Canyon in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.
Pronunciation: bly-der-ee-ver-EN-sis
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.