Avonia papyracea, also known as Anacampseros papyracea, is a dwarf succulent with several sprawling, stout, succulent branches that …
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Epithet: papyracea
Meaning: Made of papyrus
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "papyraceus"
Pronunciation: pap-ih-REE-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.