Faucaria subintegra is a small, clump-forming succulent with 4 to 8 very thick, crowded leaves with margins having very short, conical …
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Epithet: subintegra
Meaning: Almost entire
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the prefix "sub-" and the feminine form of the adjective "integer," meaning "complete, whole."
Pronunciation: sub-in-TEG-ruh
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.