Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum is a low-growing succulent that forms mats of rosettes with obovate, mid-green to red leaves …
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Epithet: tomentosum
Meaning: Having a mass of rough hairs
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "tomentosus"
Pronunciation: toh-men-TOH-sum
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.