Tulista pumila var. sparsa, formerly known as Haworthia sparsa, is a slow-growing succulent that forms small rosettes of triangular …
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Epithet: sparsa
Meaning: Scattered, strewn, sprinkled
Derivation: Feminine form of "sparsus," perfect passive participle of the Latin verb "sparg."
Pronunciation: SPAR-suh
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.