Agave cerulata is a succulent plant that forms rosettes of lance-shaped leaves with sharp, irregularly spaced marginal teeth and a needle…
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Epithet: cerulata
Meaning: Waxen, waxy
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "cerulatus."
Pronunciation: ker-yoo-LAY-tuh
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.