Astrophytum capricorne var. niveum (Goat's Horns) is a slow-growing cactus with a small stem with usually 8 ribs and 6 to 8 spines per …
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Epithet: capricorne
Meaning: Goat-horned
Derivation: The neuter form of capricornis, a New Latin adjective formed from two Latin nouns: caper (genitive capri), meaning "he-goat," and cornu, meaning "horn."
Pronunciation: kap-ree-KOR-nee
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.
Astrophytum capricorne (Goat's Horn Cactus) is a strange-looking cactus with a solitary gray-green stem more or less covered with the …