Viola sacculus is a perennial plant that forms attractive rosettes of semi-succulent spirally arranged leaves. It belongs to the group of …
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Epithet: sacculus
Meaning: A small bag or sack; purse, sachet
Derivation: A Latin noun
Pronunciation: SAK-yoo-lus
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.