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
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.
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