Agave pintilla is an attractive succulent that forms rosettes of triangular, pale green to bluish-green leaves with a striking pattern of …
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Epithet: pintilla
Meaning: Painted
Derivation: From "Pintillo", a local common name of Agave pintilla.
Pronunciation: pin-TILL-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.