Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon 'David', also sold as Crassula 'David', is a small compact succulent with reddish branches and dark…
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Epithet: pachystemon
Meaning: Thick stamen
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the prefix "pachy-," meaning "thick; thickness," and the Greek noun "stḗmōn," meaning "stamen."
Pronunciation: pak-ee-STEE-mon
Alternative Pronunciation: pak-ee-STEM-on
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.
Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon is a small succulent with prostrate to decumbent branches with hairy leaves and internodes usually …