Hylotelephium cyaneum (Azure Stonecrop), formerly known as Sedum cyaneum, is a mat-forming succulent with short stems and thick, fleshy …
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Epithet: cyaneum
Meaning: Deep or dark blue (color)
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latine adjective "cyaneus."
Pronunciation: sy-AN-ee-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.