Piaranthus geminatus is a dwarf succulent with leafless, pale to dark grey-green, tuberculate stems that spread over the ground forming a …
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Epithet: geminatus
Meaning: (1) Doubled, having been doubled, (2) repeated, having been done again, (3) paired, joined, having been united
Derivation: Perfect passive participle of the Latin verb "geminō"
Pronunciation: jem-in-AY-tus
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.