Pleiospilos compactus subsp. canus is a dwarf succulent with pairs of two fleshy, quite thick leaves growing opposite each other and …
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Epithet: compactus
Meaning: Compact
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: kom-PAK-tus
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.
Pleiospilos compactus (Mimicry Plant) is a small succulent with 1 to 3 branches that bear leaf pairs fused at the base. The leaves are …