Nananthus vittatus is a much-branched succulent with a large caudex and thick, fleshy, olive-green to dark green leaves arranged in …
Browsing: vittatus
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Epithet: vittatus
Meaning: Banded
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: vy-TAH-tus
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.