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 from the Karas Mountains
Derivation: The words "Karas Mountains" refer 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
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 composed of two thick fleshy…
Lithops karasmontana (Karas Mountains Living Stone) is a dwarf clump-forming succulent with bodies consisting of pairs of thick fleshy …