Sedum kimnachii is a much-branched succulent subshrub with decumbent stems that grow up to 10 inches (25 cm) long, often rooting at the…
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Epithet: kimnachii
Derivation: Honors Myron Kimnach (1922-2018), an American botanist, horticulturist, author, explorer, and director of the Huntington Botanical Gardens. He was a specialist in succulents, palms, and epiphytic cacti and one of the world's leading authorities on Echeverias.
Pronunciation: kim-NAH-kee-eye
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, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.