Trichodiadema peersii is a dwarf shrublet with a thickened taproot and short branched with green, subcylindrical leaves. It can grow up …
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Epithet: peersii
Derivation: Honors Victor Stanley Peers (1874-1940), an Australian botanist, plant collector, and amateur archeologist.
Pronunciation: PEERS-ee-eye
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.
Deilanthe peersii, also known as Aloinopsis peersii, is a compact, dwarf succulent with fleshy, turnip-shaped roots and thick, velvety …