Viola petraea is an attractive perennial plant with semi-succulent leaves arranged in a rosette. The leaves are green to olive-brown …
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Epithet: petraea
Meaning: That grows (or lives) in rocky places
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "petraeus."
Pronunciation: pet-RAY-uh
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.