Adromischus fallax is a small succulent with decumbent branches and thick, fleshy, paddle-shaped leaves. The branches can grow up to 8 …
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Epithet: fallax
Meaning: Deceptive, deceitful; fallacious, spurious
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: FAL-laks
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.