Leucostele atacamensis subsp. pasacana, formerly known as Echinopsis atacamensis subsp. pasacana, is a large cactus with a columnar habit …
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Epithet: atacamensis
Meaning: Atacaman; of, from, or pertaining to Atacama
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: a-tah-kah-MEN-sis
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.
Leucostele atacamensis (Cardon Grande), also known as Echinopsis atacamensis or Trichocereus atacamensis, is a massive cactus with a tall …