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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Epithet: fragilis
Meaning: Fragile, brittle, easily broken
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: FRAJ-ih-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.