Huernia oculata is a small succulent that forms clumps of glabrous, erect to somewhat sprawling stems with five ribs lined with stout …
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Epithet: oculata
Meaning: (1) Having eyes; having sight, seeing, (2) eye-shaped, (3) visible, conspicuous, easily seen
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "oculatus"
Pronunciation: ock-yoo-LAY-tuh
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.