Agave isthmensis 'Rum Runner', also sold as Agave 'Rum Runner', is an attractive small succulent that forms rosettes of thick fleshy …
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Epithet: isthmensis
Meaning: Of or from an isthmus
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "isthmus" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." Isthmus refers to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the shortest distance between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.
Pronunciation: isth-MEN-sis
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.
Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu', also known as Agave isthmensis 'Mediopicta Alba', is an attractive small succulent that forms …
Agave isthmensis (Dwarf Butterfly Agave) is a small succulent that forms compact rosettes of powdery blue-green leaves with prominent …