Agave utahensis var. nevadensis (Clark Mountain Agave) is a small, ornamental succulent that forms rosettes of blue-green leaves with …
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Epithet: utahensis
Meaning: Of or from Utah
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Utah" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." The noun "Utah" refers to a state in the western United States.
Pronunciation: yoo-tah-EN-sis
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.
Agave utahensis var. eborispina (Ivory-spined Agave) is a small succulent that forms rosettes of olive green to blue-green leaves with …
Agave utahensis (Utah Agave) is a succulent plant that forms compact rosettes of stiff, blue-green leaves with spiny margins and a long …