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Generic Name: Haworthiopsis
Meaning: Resembling Haworthia; referring to the similarity between plants of the two genera and the former classification of Haworthiopsis within Haworthia.
Derivation: A Latinized comparative generic name formed from the generic name Haworthia and the Ancient Greek noun ὄψῐς (ópsĭs), meaning "appearance" or "aspect," used in compounds to mean "resembling."
Pronunciation: hah-WOR-thee-OP-sis

While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in this genus.