Aloe pruinosa (Powder Aloe) is a short-stemmed succulent that forms a solitary rosette of fleshy, bright green to purplish leaves with …
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Epithet: pruinosa
Meaning: Frosty; frosted
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "pruinosus."
Pronunciation: proo-in-NO-suh
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.
Crassula pruinosa is a small succulent shrub with thick branches and lance-shaped leaves. The branches are covered with recurved coarse …