Pectinaria articulata subsp. namaquensis, formerly known as Pectinaria namaquensis, is a rare succulent that forms mats of short …
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Epithet: namaquensis
Meaning: Of or from Namaqualand
Derivation: A Latinized toponymic epithet formed from Namaqua (referring to Namaqualand, an arid region of Namibia and South Africa) and the Latin suffix -ensis, meaning "of or from a place."
Pronunciation: nam-uh-KWEN-sis
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.