Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Snowy' is an attractive small succulent that forms rosettes of dark green triangular leaves with dense white…
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Epithet: attenuata
Meaning: Thinned, reduced, or attenuated; weakened or diminished
Derivation: The feminine form of "attenuatus," perfect passive participle of the Latin verb "attenuo."
Pronunciation: at-ten-yoo-AY-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.
Below is a list of plants that share this epithet.
Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave) is a beautiful succulent that forms large rosettes of soft, flexible leaves with no teeth and terminal …
Haworthiopsis attenuata f. tanba, also known as Haworthiopsis attenuata 'Enon' or Haworthia tanba, is a dwarf succulent that forms…
Haworthiopsis attenuata var. radula (Hankey Dwarf Aloe), formerly known as Haworthia attenuata var. radula, is a small succulent that…
Haworthiopsis attenuata (Zebra Plant), formerly known as Haworthia attenuata, is an attractive low-growing succulent that forms rosettes …