Kalanchoe pinnata (Cathedral Bells), also known as Bryophyllum pinnatum, is a shrub-like succulent plant with erect, hollow stems that …
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Epithet: pinnata
Meaning: Pinnate
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective pinnatus.
Pronunciation: pin-NAY-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.