Cephalophyllum caespitosum, also known as Cheiridopsis cuprea, is a small succulent that forms a dense clump of short branches with dark …
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Epithet: caespitosum
Meaning: Turf, grass (attributive)
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "caespitosus."
Pronunciation: kess-pi-TOH-sum
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.
Sedum caespitosum (Broad-leaved Stonecrop), also known as Sedum cespitosum, is a small annual succulent with erect, usually solitary, or …