Hylotelephium cauticola (Cliff Stonecrop), formerly known as Sedum cauticola, is a mat-forming succulent with trailing stems that bear …
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Epithet: cauticola
Meaning: Cliff-dwelling; growing on cliffs
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Latin noun "cautes," meaning "a rough, pointed rock," and the suffix "-cola."
Pronunciation: kaw-tee-KOH-luh
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.