Haworthia mucronata is a small succulent that forms stemless rosettes of pale green or yellow-green leaves that take on a pinkish blush in …
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Epithet: mucronata
Meaning: Pointed
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "mucronatus."
Pronunciation: muh-kron-AH-tuh
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.