Euphorbia squarrosa is a spiny succulent with a swollen rootstock that extends into a caudex, from the top of which arise many branches …
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Epithet: squarrosa
Meaning: Squarrose, scurfy, scabby
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "squarrosus"
Pronunciation: skwa-RO-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.