Lithops olivacea (Olive-green Living Stone) is a dwarf succulent with bodies that consist of two opposite, partly fused leaves. It forms …
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Epithet: olivacea
Meaning: Olive-green
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective olivaceus.
Pronunciation: oh-lee-VAY-see-uh
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.
Stapelia olivacea (African Starfish Flower) is a small succulent that forms a compact clump of fleshy, erect stems with tubercles joined …