Browsing: cremnophila

< Back to Dictionary of Succulent Plant Names

Epithet: cremnophila
Meaning: Cliff-loving
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek words, the noun "krēmnós," meaning "steep bank, cliff," and the adjective "phĭ́los," meaning "that which is loved or important, beloved, dear; loving, friendly."
Pronunciation: krem-noh-FIL-uh

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.