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
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.
Mammillaria compressa (Mother of Hundreds) is a clump-forming cactus with cylindrical to club-shaped stems with spines that vary in …