Aloe brevifolia (Short-leaved Aloe) is a small succulent that forms stemless rosettes of lance-shaped glaucous leaves with a few soft …
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Epithet: brevifolia
Meaning: Short-leafed, small-leafed
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "brevifolius."
Pronunciation: brev-ee-FOH-lee-uh
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.