Crassula umbella 'Wine Cup' is a fascinating succulent with erect, unbranched stems and leaves fused into a roundish structure around the …
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Epithet: umbella
Meaning: Sunshade, parasol, or umbrella
Derivation: A Latin noun
Pronunciation: um-BEL-uh
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.
Crassula umbella is a small succulent with a spherical tuber and erect, unbranched stems with one or two pairs of opposite, yellowish …