Peperomia graveolens (Ruby Glow Peperomia) is a small succulent that forms a cluster of short, branched, reddish stems bearing unique …
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Epithet: graveolens
Meaning: Strong-smelling, foul-smelling
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: grav-ee-OH-lens
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.