Cereus ayisyen, formerly known as Cereus haitiensis, is a shrubby cactus with numerous green, mostly erect to ascending branches with 10 …
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Epithet: ayisyen
Meaning: Of or from Haiti
Derivation: The Haitian Creole translation of "haitiensis."
Pronunciation: ay-ee-SY-en
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.