Orbea semota var. lutea (Yellow Orbea) is a much-branched succulent that forms a mat of yellowish-green, strongly-toothed stems and …
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Epithet: lutea
Meaning: Saffron yellow, sallow
Derivation: 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.
Orbea lutea (Yellow Carrion Flower) is a small succulent plant with grey-green stems mottled with red-brown when grown in full sun …