Adromischus cristatus var. clavifolius (Pretty Pebbles) is a small succulent that forms a dense clump of short stems that bear long …
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Epithet: clavifolius
Meaning: Club-leaved
Derivation: A New Latin compound adjectival epithet formed from two Latin elements: the noun clāvīs, meaning "club," and the noun folium, meaning "leaf," used as an adjectival element meaning "-leaved."
Pronunciation: klav-ih-FOH-lee-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.