Aloe humilis (Spider Aloe) is a small succulent that forms dense clusters of stemless or very short-stemmed rosettes of pale blue-green …
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Epithet: humilis
Meaning: Low, lowly, small, slight; shallow.
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: HEW-mil-is
Alternative Pronunciation: HUM-il-is
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.
Huernia humilis is a small succulent with short, erect stems with spreading deltoid teeth joined into four to five angles. The stems taper …