Crassula columnaris subsp. prolifera is a small succulent with short, erect stems hidden by tightly packed leaf pairs, forming a tapering …
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Epithet: prolifera
Meaning: Proliferous
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "proliferus."
Pronunciation: pro-LEEF-er-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.