Phedimus takesimensis 'Atlantis', formerly known as Sedum takesimense 'Atlantis', is a striking succulent that forms ground-covering …
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Epithet: takesimensis
Meaning: Of or from Takeshima
Derivation: A compound epithet made up of the noun "Takeshima" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." Takeshima refers to Ulleungdo Island called Takeshima in Japan during the Edo period.
Pronunciation: tah-kes-ih-MEN-sis
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.
Phedimus takesimensis (Takeshima Stonecrop), formerly known as Sedum takesimense, is a succulent plant with woody rootstock and decumbent…