Hereroa calycina is a dwarf succulent shrublet that grows in dense clumps with short branches and fleshy, rough leaves. It can reach up …
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Epithet: calycina
Meaning: Having a pronounced or notable calyx
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "calycinus."
Pronunciation: ka-LEE-kin-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.