Conophytum taylorianum is a dwarf succulent with a body that consists of a pair of fleshy leaves fused into a heart-shaped structure with …
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Epithet: taylorianum
Derivation: Honors Edward Taylor (1848-1928), a British mesemb enthusiast.
Pronunciation: tay-lor-ee-AY-num
Alternative Pronunciation: tay-lor-ee-AH-num
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.