Hereroa fimbriata is a small succulent shrub with finger-like leaves that grow along the entire length of its upright branches …
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Epithet: fimbriata
Meaning: Fringed, fibrous
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective "fimbriatus."
Pronunciation: fim-bry-AH-tuh
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.
Orostachys fimbriata (Dunce's Caps) is an eye-catching succulent that forms rosettes of fleshy, green to orange or brownish leaves …