Conophytum burgeri (Burger's Onion) is a dwarf succulent with two fleshy leaves fussed in an onion-shaped body with a tiny fissure at the …
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Epithet: burgeri
Derivation: Honors a member of the Burger family, specifically Willem Burger, who discovered Conophytum burgeri on his Aggeneys farm.
Pronunciation: BURG-er-eye
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.
 
		