Argyroderma patens is a dwarf succulent with bodies that consist of two hood-shaped leaves with a wide gap between them. It can form a …
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Epithet: patens
Meaning: Spreading out or open; patulous
Derivation: The present active participle of the Latin verb "pateō," meaning "I am open."
Pronunciation: PAT-ens
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.