Euphorbia patula (Bird's Foot Euphorbia) is a small succulent that forms a cluster of gray-green, often rhizomatous branches radiating …
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Epithet: patula
Meaning: Wide open; spread out, extended
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "patulus."
Pronunciation: PAT-yoo-luh
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.