Conophytum concavum is a dwarf succulent with two opposite leaves fused into a body with a subtranslucent apex and a depressed central …
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Epithet: concavum
Meaning: Concave, hollow
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "concavus."
Pronunciation: kon-KAV-um
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.