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: The feminine form of the latine adjective "giganteus."
Pronunciation: jy-GAN-tee-uh
Alternative Pronunciation: gy-GAN-tee-uh
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.
Carnegiea gigantea f. cristata (Crested Saguaro) is a large cactus with a fan-shaped part usually found on the top of the main stem …