Echeveria chihuahuaensis (Cat's Claw) is a beautiful succulent that resembles a smaller version of the related Echeveria colorata …
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Epithet: chihuahuaensis
Meaning: Of or from Chihuahua
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the proper noun "Chihuahua" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico.
Pronunciation: chee-wah-wah-EN-sis
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.