Sedum pulvinatum is a small succulent shrub with procumbent, branched stems and fleshy, bright green leaves that take on shades of red …
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Epithet: pulvinatum
Meaning: Cushion-shaped
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "pulvinatus"
Pronunciation: pul-vin-AH-tum
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.