Mesembryanthemum cordifolium 'Variegatum' (Baby Sun Rose), formerly known as Aptenia cordifolia 'Variegata', is a lovely mat-forming …
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Epithet: cordifolium
Meaning: Having heart-shaped leaves
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "cordifolius."
Pronunciation: kor-di-FOH-lee-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.
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium (Baby Sun Rose), formerly known as Aptenia cordifolia, is a mat-forming succulent with many branching stems …