Haworthia decipiens var. xiphiophylla, formerly known as Haworthia arachnoidea var. xiphiophylla or Haworthia xiphiophylla, is a small…
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Meaning: Sword-like leaves, derives from the Ancient Greek words "xĂphos," meaning "sword" and "phĂșllon," meaning "leaf"
Pronunciation: zy-fi-oh-FIL-la
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