Phedimus kamtschaticus var. floriferum 'Weihenstephaner Gold' is a low-growing succulent with red ascending stems that bear fleshy, dark …
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Epithet: kamtschaticus
Meaning: Belonging to or derived from Kamchatka
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of noun "Ambon" and the Latin suffix "-icus," meaning "belonging to; derived from; of or pertaining to; connected with." Kamchatka refers to the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia.
Pronunciation: kam-SHAY-ti-kus
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.
Phedimus kamtschaticus (Russian Stonecrop), formerly known as Sedum kamtschaticum, is an attractive, low-growing succulent that forms a …