Rhodiola rosea (Roseroot) is a succulent plant with flowering stems that grow from the top of a thick, scaly caudex. The caudex is erect …
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Epithet: rosea
Meaning: Rosy; rose-colored
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective roseus.
Pronunciation: RO-zee-uh
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.
Rhipsalidopsis rosea (Rose Easter Cactus), also known as Hatiora rosea or Schlumbergera rosea, is a bushy cactus with unique, mostly …