Billbergia nutans (Queen's Tears) is an epiphytic bromeliad that forms clumps of funnel-shaped rosettes of arching, slender, bronze-green …
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Epithet: nutans
Meaning: Nodding; signaling, gesturing
Derivation: Present active participle of the Latin verb "nuto."
Pronunciation: NUT-ans
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.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.
Cremnophila nutans is a small succulent with woody stems topped with a quite compact rosette of highly succulent leaves. It branches …