Gasteria nitida var. armstrongii (Cow Tongue), also known as Gasteria armstrongii, is a dwarf, slow-growing succulent similar to but much …
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Epithet: nitida
Meaning: Shining, glossy, polished
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective nitidus.
Pronunciation: NI-ti-duh
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.
Gasteria nitida (Bathurst Gasteria) is a stemless succulent with smooth, triangular leaves arranged in spiral or distichous rosettes …