Haworthia emelyae var. major is a small succulent that forms a stemless, usually solitary rosette of thick, fleshy leaves with numerous …
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Epithet: major
Meaning: Greater, larger
Derivation: A Latin adjective, alternative form of "maior"
Pronunciation: MAY-jor
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.