Echeveria minima f. cristata is an intriguing succulent with thick, fleshy, densely packed leaves along flattened stems. The leaves are …
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Epithet: minima
Meaning: Smallest; very small
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective minimus, which is the superlative of parvus.
Pronunciation: MIN-eh-muh
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.
Tulista minima var. poellnitziana, formerly known as Haworthia minima var. poellnitziana, is a rare succulent that forms stemless …
Echeveria minima is a cute succulent that forms rosettes of leaves packed so densely that only the upper halves are visible. The rosettes …
Pelecyphora minima, formerly known as Escobaria minima or Coryphantha minima, is a small cactus with spherical to cylindrical stems that …
Crassula ovata 'Minima' (Miniature Jade Plant) is a small succulent with a thick trunk and branches that bear fleshy, rounded, glossy …