Haworthiopsis pungens, formerly known as Haworthia pungens, is a small succulent that forms rosettes of smooth, rigid, and sharp-pointed …
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Epithet: pungens
Meaning: Pricking, puncturing, stinging
Derivation: Present participle of the Latin vern "pungo."
Pronunciation: PUN-gens
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.