Haworthia turgida var. longibracteata is a small succulent that forms rosettes of light green to yellowish green leaves with prominent …
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Epithet: turgida
Meaning: Turgid, swollen, inflated, distended
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "turgidus"
Pronunciation: TUR-jih-duh
Alternative Pronunciation: tur-JEE-duh
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.
Haworthia turgida is a small succulent that forms rosettes of swollen, light green to yellowish-green leaves with darker translucent …