Tylecodon fragilis is a small succulent with few ascending branches that grow from a small tuberous base. The tuber is irregularly shaped…
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Meaning: Brittle or easily broken, derives from the Latin verb "frango," meaning "break or shatter" and the latin suffix "-ilis"
Pronunciation: FRAJ-ih-liss
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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