Sedum ternatum (Woodland Stonecrop) is a succulent plant that grows close to the ground and spreads by creeping stems, often forming a …
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Epithet: ternatum
Meaning: Ternate; consisting of three; arranged in threes; having three leaflets or sections.
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the numeral "terni," meaning "three each; three at a time," and the suffix "-atus" used to form adjectives from nouns indicating the possession of a thing or a quality.
Pronunciation: ter-NAY-tum
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.