Opuntia basilaris var. treleasei (Bakersfield Cactus) is a shrubby cactus with erect, gray-green stems divided into flattened segments …
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Epithet: basilaris
Meaning: Basilar, basal, of or located at a base of something.
Derivation: A Latin adjective.
Pronunciation: bas-il-LAIR-iss
Alternative Pronunciation: base-IL-ah-riss
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.
Opuntia basilaris (Beavertail Cactus) is a shrubby cactus with sprawling to ascending or erect stems that consist of flattened, nearly …