Orbea umbracula is a small succulent with mottled greyish-green stems with conspicuously large, ascending or spreading tubercular teeth…
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Epithet: umbracula
Meaning: Shade, shelter; parasol, umbrella
Derivation: Plural form of the Latin noun "umbraculum."
Pronunciation: um-BRAK-yoo-luh
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species, for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.