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 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. The same epithet can also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.