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Epithet: carpianum
Derivation: Honors Bernard Carp (1901-1966), naturalist, nurseryman, and plant explorer in South Africa. He apparently participated in collecting expeditions with botanist Harry Hall, who specialized in succulents at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Carp initiated and financed numerous expeditions throughout southern Africa. Additionally, he served as the director of Bols Liquor Co. in Cape Town.
Pronunciation: kar-pee-AY-num

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.