Euphorbia stellata is a small, geophytic succulent with tufted, prostrate, 2-ribbed branches that radiate on the top of a woody caudex …
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Epithet: stellata
Meaning: Starry
Derivation: Feminine form of of the Latin adjective "stellatus"
Pronunciation: stell-AY-tuh
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.