Haworthiopsis limifolia var. gigantea, formerly known as Haworthia limifolia var. gigantea, is a stemless succulent that forms large …
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Epithet: gigantea
Meaning: Giant
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "giganteus."
Pronunciation: jy-GAN-tee-uh
Alternative Pronunciation: gy-GAN-tee-uh
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.
Carnegiea gigantea f. cristata (Crested Saguaro) is a large cactus with a fan-shaped part usually found on the top of the main stem …