Piaranthus geminatus subsp. decorus is a succulent plant with 4-angled, tuberculate, green stems that spread over the ground, forming a …
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Epithet: decorus
Meaning: Elegant; graceful
Derivation: A Latin adjective.
Pronunciation: DEK-or-us
Alternative Pronunciation: day-KOR-us
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.