Agave obscura (Hardy Century Plant) is a stemless succulent that forms a large rosette of broad green leaves with red toothed margins and…
Browsing: obscura
Epithet: obscura
Meaning: Dark, dusky, or shadowy
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "obscurus."
Pronunciation: ob-SKEW-ruh
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.