Sedum spathulifolium (Broadleaf Stonecrop) is a quite variable succulent plant that forms mats of basal rosettes growing from a system of …
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Epithet: spathulifolium
Meaning: Spoon-leaved
Derivation: A compound epithet made up of two Latin nouns, "spathula," meaning "spoon or spatula," and "folium," meaning "leaf or petal."
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.