Dracaena trifasciata (Snake Plant), formerly known as Sansevieria trifasciata, is a succulent plant with erect or slightly spreading …
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Epithet: trifasciata
Meaning: Marked with three bands; trifasciated
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "trifasciatus."
Pronunciation: try-fask-ee-AH-tuh
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.