Orbea wissmannii var. eremastrum is a low-growing succulent with erect to ascending, 4-angled stems crowded in cushion-like masses. It …
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Epithet: eremastrum
Meaning: Desert-like
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive epithet formed from the Ancient Greek noun ἐρῆμος (erêmos), meaning "desert," and the Latin suffix -astrum, indicating incomplete resemblance.
Pronunciation: eh-reh-MAS-trum
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.