Gymnocalycium baldianum (Dwarf Chin Cactus) is a small cactus with a spherical or slightly flat, usually solitary stem with 9 to 10 broad …
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Epithet: baldianum
Derivation: Honors J. Baldi, an acquaintance and supporter of Carlos Luis Spegazzini.
Pronunciation: bald-ee-AY-num
Alternative Pronunciation: bald-ee-AH-num
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.