Sempervivum pittonii (Pittoni Houseleek) is a small succulent that forms subglobose rosettes of green, densely hairy, tightly packed …
Browsing: pittonii
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Epithet: pittonii
Derivation: Honors Josef Claudius Pittoni (1797-1878), an Austrian botanist.
Pronunciation: pit-TON-ee-eye
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.