Gibbaeum shandii is a dwarf succulent that forms a clump of pairs of unequal, finger-like leaves joined at the base, resembling a shark's …
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Epithet: shandii
Derivation: Honors John Shand (fl. # 1920), magistrate in Ladismith, Western Cape, South Africa.
Pronunciation: SHAN-dee-eye
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.