Haworthia semiviva is a small succulent that forms a solitary rosette of pale green translucent leaves with prominent veins. The stemless…
Browsing: semiviva
Epithet: semiviva
Meaning: Half-alive (almost dead)
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "semivivus."
Pronunciation: sem-ee-VEE-vuh
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.