Hoya linearis is a fascinating plant with slender, grayish-green stems that hang down and bear linear, hairy, green leaves. The stems can …
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Epithet: linearis
Meaning: Consisting of lines, linear
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: lin-AIR-iss
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.
Ceropegia linearis is a climbing semi-succulent plant that produces a cluster of slender stems from a tuberous rootstock. The stems are …