Edithcolea grandis (Persian Carpet Flower) is a succulent plant with leafless, richly branched stems and attractive pale yellow flowers …
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Epithet: grandis
Meaning: Full-grown, grown up; large, great, grand; aged, old
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: GRAN-dees
Alternative Pronunciation: GRAN-dis
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.