Agave pelona (Mescal Pelon) is a stunning succulent that forms a dense rosette of narrow, glossy green leaves, often tinged with red …
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Epithet: pelona
Meaning: With little or no hair; bald or balding
Derivation: The feminine form of the Spanish adjective "pelón."
Pronunciation: pel-OH-nuh
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.