Haworthia arachnoidea var. setata, formerly known as Haworthia setata, is a small, stemless succulent that forms rosettes of green leaves …
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Epithet: setata
Meaning: Bristled
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Latin noun "seta," meaning "bristle" and the feminine form of the suffix "-tus."
Pronunciation: se-TAH-tuh
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.