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Epithet: haworthioides
Meaning: Resembling Haworthia
Derivation: Compound of two words, the generic name "Haworthia" and the Latin suffix "-oides," meaning "looks like" or "similar to." Haworthia is a large genus of small succulent plants endemic to Southern Africa.
Pronunciation: hay-worth-ee-OY-deez

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.