Euphorbia decepta subsp. gamkensis, also known as Euphorbia gamkensis, is a small succulent with a large basal stem and a few rows of gray …
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Epithet: decepta
Meaning: Deceptive; misleading
Derivation: The feminine form of dēceptus, the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb dēcipiō.
Pronunciation: deh-SEP-tah
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.