Lithops karasmontana subsp. bella is a dwarf succulent that forms a clump of paired, plump leaves fused in an inverted cone shape with a …
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Epithet: karasmontana
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the Great Karas Mountains
Derivation: A Latinized toponymic epithet formed from the proper noun Karas (from Great Karas Mountains, located in the ǁKaras Region of southern Namibia) and montana, feminine form of the Latin adjective montanus, meaning "of or pertaining to mountains" and "mountainous".
Pronunciation: kar-as-MON-tan-uh
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.
Lithops karasmontana subsp. amicorum, formerly known as Lithops amicorum, is a dwarf succulent with bodies that consist of two thick …
Lithops karasmontana 'Top Red' is a dwarf succulent that forms clumps of pairs of thick, fleshy leaves fused in an inverted cone-shaped …
Lithops karasmontana (Karas Mountains Living Stone) is a dwarf, clump-forming succulent with bodies consisting of pairs of thick, fleshy …