Aloe pendens is a small succulent with upright to hanging stems and sword-shaped leaves scattered along the stem. It freely branches from …
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Epithet: pendens
Meaning: Pendent; hanging down
Derivation: The present active participle of the Latin verb pendeo.
Pronunciation: PEN-denz
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.
Cotyledon pendens (Cliff Cotyledon) is a highly branched succulent shrublet with teardrop-shaped leaves crowded on dense, trailing …