Petrosedum rupestre 'Angelina' (Golden Sedum), formerly known as Sedum rupestre 'Angelina', is a mat-forming succulent with much …
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Epithet: rupestre
Meaning: That lives on cliffs or rocks
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "rupestris"
Pronunciation: rue-PES-tree
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.
Petrosedum rupestre (Reflexed Stonecrop), formerly known as Sedum rupestre or Sedum reflexum, is a mat-forming succulent with prostrate …