Stapelianthus pilosus is a small, highly branched succulent that forms a clump of green to dark brown stems densely covered with …
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Epithet: pilosus
Meaning: Hairy, shaggy
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: pil-OH-sus
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.