Euphorbia stenoclada (Stiver Thicket) is a much-branched succulent shrub or small tree with leafless branches that bear alternate spines…
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Epithet: stenoclada
Meaning: Narrow-branched
Derivation: Compound of two Ancient Greek words, the adjective "stenós," meaning "narrow, tight," and the noun "kládos," meaning "branch; young slip or shoot of a tree, such as is broken off for grafting."
Pronunciation: sten-oh-KLAD-uh
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.