Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum' (Purple Broadleaf Stonecrop) is a mat-forming succulent that forms cute rosettes of fleshy reddish-purple …
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Epithet: spathulifolium
Meaning: Spoon-leaved
Derivation: The neuter form of spathulifolius, a compound adjectival epithet formed from two Latin elements: the noun spathula, meaning "spoon" or "spatula," and the noun folium, meaning "leaf," used as an adjectival element meaning "-leaved."
Pronunciation: spath-yoo-lif-FOH-lee-um
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.
Sedum spathulifolium (Broadleaf Stonecrop) is a quite variable succulent plant that forms mats of basal rosettes growing from a system of …