Mammillaria candida (Snowball Cactus), also known as Mammilloydia candida, is a small cactus with solitary or clustered stems densely …
Browsing: candida
Epithet: candida
Meaning: Shining white; clear, bright; fair, beautiful
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "candidus."
Pronunciation: KAN-did-uh
Alternative Pronunciation: kan-DEE-duh
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.