Haworthiopsis sordida var. lavrani is a small, slow-growing succulent that forms a stemless, usually solitary rosette of dark green …
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Epithet: sordida
Meaning: Dirty
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "sordidus."
Pronunciation: SOR-deh-dah
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.
Haworthiopsis sordida, formerly known as Haworthia sordida, is a slow-growing succulent that forms stemless, usually solitary rosettes of …