Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga 'Octopus', usually sold as Cotyledon orbiculata 'Octopus', is a succulent shrublet with short …
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Epithet: orbiculata
Meaning: Rounded, circular, orbiculate
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "orbiculatus"
Pronunciation: or-bee-kul-AY-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.
Cotyledon orbiculata (Pig's Ear) is a succulent shrub with erect to decumbent stems and leaves that are highly variable in color, shape …