Titanopsis calcarea (Concrete Leaf) is a mat-forming succulent that forms rosettes of usually grey or blue-green leaves densely covered at …
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Epithet: calcarea
Meaning: Chalky
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "calcareus."
Pronunciation: kal-KAR-ee-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.