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Generic Name: Aporocactus
Meaning: Impenetrable cactus; possibly referring to the dense, tangled growth of the long, spiny stems.
Derivation: A compound generic name formed from the Ancient Greek adjective ᾰ̓́πορος (ắporos), meaning "impassable" or "impenetrable," and the Latin noun cactus, meaning "cactus."
Pronunciation: ap-or-oh-KAK-tus

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 the genus Crassula.