Sempervivum cantabricum, also known as Sempervivum vicentei subsp. cantabricum, is a small succulent that forms rosettes of dark green …
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Epithet: cantabricum
Meaning: Cantabrian; from, or pertaining to, Cantabria
Derivation: A Latin adjective.
Pronunciation: kan-TAB-ree-kum
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.