Cheiridopsis imitans is a succulent subshrub with gray-green leaves that grow in pairs and turn reddish to dark brown as they age. It can …
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Epithet: imitans
Meaning: Imitating, copying
Derivation: Present participle of the Latin verb "imitor."
Pronunciation: IM-ih-tans
Alternative Pronunciation: im-ih-TANS
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.