Crassula deltoidea (Silver Beads) is a small succulent that forms a low mound of short branches with grey-green leaves covered with small …
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Epithet: deltoidea
Meaning: Deltoid; triangular
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "deltoideus."
Pronunciation: del-TOY-dee-uh
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.