Pleiospilos compactus subsp. canus is a dwarf succulent with pairs of two fleshy, quite thick leaves growing opposite each other and …
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Epithet: canus
Meaning: White, hoary
Derivation: From the Ancient Greek "xanthós."
Pronunciation: KAN-us
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.