Euphorbia milii f. lutea (Yellow Crown of Thorns) is a succulent shrub that grows up to 6 feet (1.8 m) tall. Stems are grayish-brown …
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Epithet: lutea
Meaning: Yellow, golden yellow
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective luteus.
Pronunciation: LOO-tee-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.
Echeveria lutea (Yellow Echeveria) is a beautiful small succulent that typically forms a solitary rosette of narrow, reddish-purple …
Orbea lutea subsp. vaga is a highly branched succulent with grey-green stems, typically marked by bright mottling with red-brown tones …
Orbea semota var. lutea (Yellow Orbea) is a much-branched succulent that forms a mat of yellowish-green, strongly-toothed stems and …
Orbea lutea (Yellow Carrion Flower) is a small succulent plant with grey-green stems mottled with red-brown when grown in full sun …