Aloe ferox (Cape Aloe) is a succulent with an erect, unbranched stem topped with a rosette of thick fleshy dull blue-green leaves, often…
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Meaning: Wild, bold, or fierce, derives from the Latin "ferus," meaning "fierce or war-like"
Pronunciation: FER-oks
There are often several genera that have the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species, for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
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