Conophytum fraternum is a dwarf succulent with a pair of thick, fleshy leaves fused into an inversely conical body that is truncate to …
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Epithet: fraternum
Meaning: Brotherly, fraternal
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin Adjective "fraternus."
Pronunciation: FRA-ter-num
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.