Sempervivum montanum (Mountain Houseleek) is a small, hardy succulent that forms a mat of tightly packed rosettes of green, densely hairy …
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Epithet: montanum
Meaning: Of or pertaining to mountains; mountainous
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "montanus."
Pronunciation: MON-tah-num
Alternative Pronunciation: mon-TAY-num
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.