Huernia quinta is a small succulent that forms a dense clump of grey-green to purplish stems with deltoid tubercles joined into almost …
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Epithet: quinta
Meaning: Fifth
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "quintus."
Pronunciation: KWIN-tuh
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.