Rhinephyllum graniforme is a succulent shrublet with grain-shaped leaves densely packed along the branches. It can reach a height of up …
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Epithet: graniforme
Meaning: Compound epithet made up of an inflection of the Latin noun "granum," meaning "grain, seed, small kernel," and the neuter form of the suffix "-forme," meaning "having the form of; -shaped."
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: gran-NY-form-ee
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.