Haworthia monticola is a small succulent that forms stemless rosettes of dark green or reddish-brown leaves with small, white spines …
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Epithet: monticola
Meaning: A mountain dweller; mountaineer
Derivation: A Latin noun
Pronunciation: mon-TEE-ko-luh
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.