Euphorbia procumbens (Snake Milkball) is a dwarf succulent with a short, swollen stem bearing rosettes of spreading, cylindrical branches …
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Epithet: procumbens
Meaning: Falling forwards, sinking down, prostrating
Derivation: The present participle of the Latin verb "prōcumbō," meaning "to fall forward, to sink down, to prostrate (oneself)."
Pronunciation: pro-KUM-benz
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.
Huernia procumbens is a low-growing succulent with prostrate stems that grow along the ground, rooting and branching and often forming a …