Rhinephyllum parvifolium is a succulent subshrub with short, woody branches and small, fleshy leaves with tiny, whitish tubercles …
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Epithet: parvifolium
Meaning: Small-leaved
Derivation: Neuter form of the Latin adjective "parvifolius."
Pronunciation: par-vee-FOH-lee-um
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.