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Epithet: hermetica
Meaning: Hermetic; air-tight
Derivation: Feminine form of the Medieval Latin adjective "hermeticus."
Pronunciation: her-MET-ih-ka

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.

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