Agave stricta 'Nana' (Dwarf Hedgehog Agave) is a small succulent that slowly grows, forming symmetrical rosettes of narrow, pale green …
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Epithet: nana
Meaning: Dwarf
Derivation: The feminine form of the New Latin adjective nanus.
Pronunciation: NAN-uh
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.