Species within a genus

Genus: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

RORIDULA (La)
Flycatcher Bush (Le)
Family: RORIDULACEAE

ros, roris, = dew;
-idus, = indicates a state or an action in progress;
roridus, = bedewed, dewy, with dew;
-ula, = diminutive.
(bedewed, dewey, appearing as if covered with fine dewdrops)
(glistening, insect trapping glands)
(ld, BL, Le)

Roridula gorgonias (La)
Fly Bush, Vlieëbos (PS)
Location: (F, K, P)

gorgo, = Gorgo,** a daughter of Phorcus, called Medusa, whose hair consisted of snakes, and who turned all she looked upon to stone; she was killed by Perseus. Her head was fixed on the shield of Pallas, and from her blood sprang the winged horse Pegasus;
-eus, = indicates material or colour or resemblance in quality.
gorgoneus, = of or belonging to Gorgon, Gorgonian.

(ld, BL)