Glottiphyllum suave is a small succulent that forms a compact clump of fleshy, tongue-shaped leaves arranged in two to four ranks …
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Epithet: suave
Meaning: Sweet, pleasant
Derivation: Inflection of the Latin adjective "suavis."
Pronunciation: SWAH-vee
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.