Haworthiopsis glauca var. herrei, formerly known as Haworthia glauca var. herrei or Haworthia herrei, is a small succulent that slowly …
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Epithet: glauca
Meaning: Bluish-green or gray-green, often referring to foliage with a silvery or waxy appearance
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective "glaucus."
Pronunciation: GLAW-kuh
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.
Haworthiopsis glauca, formerly known as Haworthia glauca, is a succulent plant with pointed, erect or spreading leaves densely packed …