Conophytum truncatum (Eastern Buttons) is a dwarf succulent that produces many bodies of two fused leaves densely clustered in a big mound …
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Epithet: truncatum
Meaning: Truncated; cut off at the apex
Derivation: The neuter form of truncatus, the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb trunco, meaning "maim" or "mutilate."
Pronunciation: trunk-AH-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.