Browsing: bracteosum
Epithet: bracteosum
Meaning: Having bracts
Derivation: Compound adjective composed of the noun "bract," and the feminine form of the suffix "-osus," meaning "full of, overly, prone to."
Pronunciation: brak-tee-OH-sum
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.