Lithops karasmontana subsp. amicorum, formerly known as Lithops amicorum, is a dwarf succulent with bodies composed of two thick fleshy…
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Epithet: karasmontana
Meaning: Of or from the Karas Mountains
Derivation: The words "Karas Mountains" refers to the Great Karas Mountains located in the Karas Region of southern Namibia, the driest part of the country.
Pronunciation: kar-as-MON-tan-uh
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, forms, and cultivars.
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