Bowiea volubilis (Climbing Onion) is a deciduous climber with a pale green, onion-like bulb that is half-buried in the soil. The bulb can …
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Epithet: volubilis
Meaning: That turns itself around, turning, spinning, whirling, rolling, revolving
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: vol-OO-BIL-iss
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.