Mammillaria compressa 'Yokan' is a strange small cactus that forms a densely packed cluster of crested, brownish-green to purplish-red …
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Epithet: compressa
Meaning: Compressed
Derivation: Feminine form of "compressus," perfect passive participle of "comprimo."
Pronunciation: kom-PRESS-uh
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.
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Mammillaria compressa (Mother of Hundreds) is a clump-forming cactus with cylindrical to club-shaped stems with spines that vary in length…