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Generic Name: Lapidaria
Meaning: Of stone; referring to the stone-like appearance of the thick, fleshy leaves of the plants in the genus.
Derivation: A generic name derived from the Latin adjective lapidāris, itself derived from the noun lapis (genitive lapidis), meaning "stone."
Pronunciation: lap-ih-DAY-ree-uh

While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in this genus.