Aloe perfoliata (Mitre Aloe), also known as Aloe mitriformis, is a hardy species that forms small colonies of elongated rosettes …
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Epithet: perfoliata
Meaning: Appearing to have the stem passing through the leaves; having the leaf around the stem at the base.
Derivation: Feminine form of the New Latin adjective "perfoliatus."
Pronunciation: per-foh-lee-AY-tuh
Alternative Pronunciation: per-foh-lee-AH-tuh
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.
Crassula perfoliata is a sparingly branched succulent shrub with erect branches bearing opposite, lance-shaped to triangular, green to …