Piaranthus cornutus is a small succulent with obtusely 4-angled, greyish- or glaucous-green stems with 3 to 5 tubercle-like teeth along …
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Epithet: cornutus
Meaning: Horned, having horns
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: kor-NOO-tus
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.