Species Faucaria candida
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Location unknown
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Etymology of Faucaria:
La. fauces = jaws, throat; -aria = denotes possession or relation to. The leaf-pairs resemble the open jaws of some mythical beast.
Etymology of candida:
From LatinĀ candidusĀ = 'glistening', 'bright' or 'shining', typically refers to either the leaf surface or sometimes shiny petals.
Scientific name:
Faucaria candida L. Bolus
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Protologue:
Notes Mesembryanthemum Pt. III. 105 (1937)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1937
Observations of Taxon
Faucaria candida
Name of observer:
Gideon Smith et al. (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
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