Euphorbia succulenta, formerly known as Monadenium stapelioides, is a succulent subshrub with a stout, fleshy main stem and numerous dark …
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Epithet: succulenta
Meaning: Sappy, succulent
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "succulentus," an alternative form of "suculentus."
Pronunciation: suk-yoo-LEN-tuh
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.