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Epithet: caducum
Meaning: That falls or has fallen, falling, collapsing, tottering, drooping; that easily falls, inclined to fall.
Derivation: Neuter form of the Latin adjective "caducus."
Pronunciation: KAD-uh-kum

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.

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