Acanthocereus tetragonus (Triangle Cactus) is a columnar cactus with dark green stems, each with 3 to 5 ribs lined with clusters of …
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Generic Name: Acanthocereus
Meaning: Thorny Cereus; referring to the spiny fruits of the plants in the genus.
Derivation: A Latinized generic name formed from the Ancient Greek noun ᾰ̓́κᾰνθᾰ (ắkănthă), meaning "thorn" or "spine," and the generic name Cereus.
Pronunciation: a-kan-tho-KER-ee-us
Alternative Pronunciation: a-kan-tho-SER-ee-us
While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in this genus.