Aloe pruinosa (Powder Aloe) is a short-stemmed succulent that forms a solitary rosette of thick fleshy bright green to purplish leaves…
Browsing: pruinosa
Epithet: pruinosa
Meaning: Frosty; frosted
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "pruinosus."
Pronunciation: proo-in-NO-suh
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species, for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.