Fockea edulis 'Variegata' (Hottentot Bread) is a caudiciform plant with twisted tuberous roots, thin branches, and green leaves with …
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Epithet: edulis
Meaning: Edible
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: ED-yew-liss
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.
Fockea edulis (Hottentot Bread) is a caudiciform plant with twisted tuberous roots and thin branches that climb on any available support …