Echeveria unguiculata is a small succulent that forms a short-stemmed, usually solitary rosette of narrow, purplish-grey leaves with a …
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Epithet: unguiculata
Meaning: Unguiculate, having nails or claws
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "unguiculatus."
Pronunciation: un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh
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.