Echidnopsis cereiformis var. brunnea is a small succulent with thick, fleshy stems with usually 8 ribs lined with slightly prominent, more …
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Epithet: cereiformis
Meaning: Cereus-shaped; having the form of a Cereus
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the generic name Cereus and the Latin suffix -formis, meaning "having the form of" or "-shaped."
Pronunciation: ker-ee-IF-for-miss
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.
Echidnopsis cereiformis is a small succulent with cylindrical stems with 6 to 10, usually 8 ribs lined with slightly prominent, more or …