Senecio crassissimus (Vertical Leaf Senecio) is a small succulent shrub with erect, fleshy, greyish-green to purple stems that hold …
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Epithet: crassissimus
Meaning: Thickest; very thick
Derivation: A Latin adjective, the superlative of crassus.
Pronunciation: kras-SIS-sih-mus
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.