Sedum piaxtlaense is a small succulent that forms a dense tuft of light grayish-green, densely pilose leaves arranged in rosettes around …
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Epithet: piaxtlaense
Meaning: Of or from Piaxtla
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Piaxtla" and the Latin suffix "-ense," meaning "of or from a place." Piaxtla refers to the Piaxtla River in Mexico.
Pronunciation: per-ASH-tlah-en-see
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.