Eulychnia castanea f. varispiralis is a rare, slow-growing cactus with erect stems that have impressive spiral growth patterns, which can …
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Epithet: castanea
Meaning: Chestnut tree, chestnut (nut)
Derivation: A Latin noun
Pronunciation: kas-TAN-nee-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.
Eulychnia castanea is a shrubby cactus with green, cylindrical stems that have 8 to 13 ribs lined with clusters of spines. The stems can …