Stomatium suaveolens is a dwarf succulent that forms a compact clump of rough, spoon-shaped leaves with a thick, prominent chin at the …
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Epithet: suaveolens
Meaning: Sweet-smelling, fragrant
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: swah-vee-OH-lens
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.
Sedum suaveolens (Sweet Smelling Sedum) is a cute clump-forming succulent with short-stemmed rosettes of thick, fleshy, blue-green leaves …