Anacampseros telephiastrum 'Sunrise' is an attractive succulent with thick, fleshy, intense rose leaves that creep into lime and emerald …
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Epithet: telephiastrum
Meaning: Somewhat like Telephium (refers to (1) the plants historically referred to as Telephium (Telephium clade) or (2) the genus Telephium.
Derivation: A Latinized compound epithet formed from the proper noun "Telephium" and the suffix "-astrum," expressing incomplete resemblance.
Pronunciation: te-lef-ee-ASS-trum
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.
Anacampseros telephiastrum is a small, clump-forming succulent with fleshy, green to brownish-green, closely crowded leaves on short …