Agave horrida subsp. perotensis (Perote Agave) is a succulent plant that forms a solitary compact rosette of pale green to dark green…
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Epithet: horrida
Meaning: Rough, bristly, or shaggy
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "horridus"
Pronunciation: HOR-id-uh
Alternative Pronunciation: hor-ID-uh
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.
Agave horrida is a succulent plant that forms symmetrical rosettes of dark green leaves with brown, often recurved, sharp teeth along the …