Haworthia semiviva is a small succulent that forms stemless rosettes of pale green, translucent leaves with prominent longitudinal lines …
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Epithet: semiviva
Meaning: Half-alive (almost dead)
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "semivivus."
Pronunciation: sem-ee-VEE-vuh
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.