Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii is a dwarf, sparingly branched succulent with thick, fleshy, green leaves arranged along …
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Epithet: filicaulis
Meaning: Thread-stemmed; having thread-like stems
Derivation: A descriptive compound epithet formed from two Latin nouns: filum, meaning "thread" or "filament," and caulis, meaning "stem" or "stalk."
Pronunciation: fil-ee-KAW-liss
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.
Adromischus filicaulis is a sparingly branched succulent with short branches and grey-green leaves, usually with red to purple spots…