Aloe haworthioides (Haworthia-leaved Aloe) is a small succulent that offsets freely to form a dense clump of rosettes of fleshy, dark …
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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."
Pronunciation: hay-worth-ee-OY-deez
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.