Agave utahensis var. nevadensis (Clark Mountain Agave) is a small ornamental succulent that forms rosettes of blue-green leaves with strong…
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Epithet: nevadensis
Meaning: Of or from Nevada
Derivation: Compound of two words, "Nevada" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." The word "Nevada" refers to Nevada, a state in the Western region of the United States.
Pronunciation: nev-uh-DEN-sis
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
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