Cheiridopsis umbrosa is a succulent subshrub with ground-level branches that bear pale greenish-grey leaves with translucent spots …
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Epithet: umbrosa
Meaning: Shady, shadowy
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "umbrosus."
Pronunciation: um-BRO-suh
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.