Gibbaeum pilosulum is a dwarf succulent that forms a dense clump of paired, thick, fleshy leaves fused into egg-shaped bodies. The leaves …
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Epithet: pilosulum
Meaning: With fewer or shorter soft hairs.
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "pilos," meaning "hairs," and the neuter form of the suffix "-ulus" used to form a diminutive of a noun.
Pronunciation: pil-OH-sul-um
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.