Echeveria calderoniae is a small succulent that forms nearly stemless rosettes of green leaves with a reddish apex, which becomes …
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Epithet: calderoniae
Derivation: Honors Graciela Calderón Díaz Barriga (1931-2022), a Mexican botanist and professor who was known for her work on neotropical flora. She was married to Jerzy Rzedowski Rotter, also an exceptional botanical researcher of Polish origin, but a naturalized Mexican citizen.
Pronunciation: kal-deh-roh-NEE-ey
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.