Sempervivum tectorum (Common Houseleek) is a mat-forming succulent that forms rosettes of fleshy, green leaves variably tinged with red …
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Epithet: tectorum
Meaning: Of the roofs
Derivation: The genitive plural of the Latin noun tectum, meaning "roof."
Pronunciation: tek-TOR-um
Alternative Pronunciation: TEK-tor-um
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.