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Epithet: tabuliforme
Meaning: Flat, table-shaped
Derivation: Compound of two words, the noun "tabula," meaning "table or tablet," and the neuter form of the Latin suffix "formis," meaning "having the form of."
Pronunciation: tab-yoo-LEE-form-ee

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.

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