Euphorbia stellispina is a spiny succulent with green stems that branch out from the base, forming a dense clump with age. The stems are …
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Epithet: stellispina
Meaning: Star-spined
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Latin nouns, "stella," meaning "star," and "spina," meaning "thorn, spine, prickle."
Pronunciation: stel-ih-SPIN-uh
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.