Aloe parvula is a small succulent that forms a stemless, usually solitary rosette of triangular leaves with small bumps, each tipped …
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Epithet: parvula
Meaning: Very small; tiny; little
Derivation: The feminine form of parvulus, the diminutive of the Latin adjective parvus, meaning "small."
Pronunciation: AB-dee-tuh
Alternative Pronunciation: PAR-vyoo-la
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.