Orbea decaisneana subsp. hesperidum is a much-branched succulent with whitish-green to grey-green stems mottled with brown to purple …
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Epithet: decaisneana
Derivation: Honors Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882), a French botanist and agronomist.
Pronunciation: de-kane-ee-AY-na
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.
Orbea decaisneana is a much-branched succulent with cylindrical, slightly angled stems with long, conical tubercles. The stems are erect …