Aeonium canariense subsp. latifolium, formerly known as Aeonium canariense var. subplanum, is a succulent plant that forms a large …
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Epithet: latifolium
Meaning: Broad-leaved
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "latifolius."
Pronunciation: lat-ee-FOH-lee-um
Alternative Pronunciation: lat-ih-FOH-lee-um
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.