Eulychnia breviflora is a tree-like cactus that typically has a well-defined but very short trunk and upright, greyish-green or dark …
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Epithet: breviflora
Meaning: Short-flowered
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "breviflorus."
Pronunciation: brev-ee-FLOR-uh
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.