Drosanthemum speciosum (Royal Dewflower) is an attractive succulent shrub with fleshy green leaves on erect, woody stems, forming a dome …
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Epithet: speciosum
Meaning: Showy, handsome, splendid
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "speciosus."
Pronunciation: spee-see-OH-sum
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.