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
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.