Cleistocactus colademononis (Monkey's Tail), also known as Cleistocactus winteri subsp. colademono, is an attractive cactus with light …
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Epithet: colademononis
Derivation: From the Spanish phrase "cola de mono," which means "monkey's tail."
Pronunciation: koh-luh-dee-mon-OH-nis
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.