Cheiridopsis denticulata is a succulent subshrub with opposite, one or two, sometimes three pairs of thick, fleshy leaves that form a …
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Epithet: denticulata
Meaning: Denticulate; furnished with small teeth
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "denticulatus."
Pronunciation: den-tik-yoo-LAH-tuh
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.