Euphorbia obesa (Baseball Plant) is a small succulent with a ball-shaped, usually solitary stem that becomes cylindrical with age. The …
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Epithet: obesa
Meaning: Fat, stout, plump
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "obesus."
Pronunciation: oh-BEE-suh
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 plant name for which you wish to see further information.