Crassula montana subsp. quadrangularis is a small, low-growing succulent with leaves neatly arranged along the stem in pairs, each at…
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Epithet: quadrangularis
Meaning: Having four sides, quadrangular
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: kwad-ran-gew-LAIR-iss
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.
Cissus quadrangularis (Veld Grape) is a climbing succulent with green, branched, quadrangular stems that are constricted at the nodes and …