Haworthia emelyae, also known as Haworthia picta, is a slow-growing succulent that forms attractive stemless rosettes of thick, fleshy …
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Epithet: emelyae
Derivation: Honors Emily Pauline Reitz Ferguson (1872-1947), a plant collector in South Africa.
Pronunciation: EM-el-ee-ay
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.