Peperomia prostrata (String of Turtles) is a charming, compact succulent with slender, trailing stems that bear dark green to purplish …
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Epithet: prostrata
Meaning: Prostrate; lying flat on the ground
Derivation: The feminine form of prostratus, perfect passive participle of the Latin verb prōsternō.
Pronunciation: prost-RAY-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.