Glottiphyllum difforme is a small succulent plant with fleshy, bright green leaves arranged in pairs along the branches. Each pair of …
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Epithet: difforme
Meaning: Misshapen, deformed
Derivation: From the Latin adjective "deformis."
Pronunciation: dif-FOR-me
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.