Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus 'Albiflorus' is a beautiful small cactus with an erect, cylindrical stem nearly hidden by the …
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Epithet: albiflorus
Meaning: White-flowered
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: al-BIH-flor-us
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.
Tylecodon albiflorus is a small succulent shrub with an underground tuberous stem base and 1 to 3 erect to spreading branches. It can grow …