Pelecyphora abdita, formerly known as Escobaria abdita, is an attractive, small, geophytic cactus with a swollen root and dark green stems …
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Epithet: abdita
Meaning: Hidden; concealed
Derivation: The feminine form of abditus (the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb abdō, meaning "to hide," "conceal," or "put away").
Pronunciation: AB-dee-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. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.