Antimima dekenahi is a dwarf succulent with short stems that bear pairs of trigonous leaves, forming a compact clump. It can grow up to …
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Epithet: dekenahi
Derivation: Honors Jacob (Japie) Dekenah (1907-1981), a South African photographer and curator that was known locally as the "walking encyclopedia of Riversdale" for his knowledge of nature and history of the district where he lived his entire life.
Pronunciation: de-KEN-ah-hee
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
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