Haworthia decipiens var. minor is a small succulent that forms stemless, slowly proliferous rosettes of thick, fleshy, broadly ovate leaves…
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Epithet: decipiens
Meaning: Catching, trapping, deceiving, cheating
Derivation: Present participle of the Latin verb "dēcipiō."
Pronunciation: de-SIP-ee-enz
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.
Haworthia decipiens var. xiphiophylla, formerly known as Haworthia arachnoidea var. xiphiophylla or Haworthia xiphiophylla, is a small …
Tylecodon decipiens is a dwarf succulent with an irregularly shaped tuberous base that produces many branches, often forming a dense mat …