Haworthia rossouwii, formerly known as Haworthia serrata, is a small succulent that forms stemless rosettes of pale green to yellowish…
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Epithet: rossouwii
Derivation: Honors honors Mr. Rossouw, a policeman and plant collector in Napier, South Africa.
Pronunciation: ROS-so-wee-eye
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.