Ferocactus cylindraceus (California Barrel Cactus) is a cactus with an erect or leaning, spherical to columnar, usually solitary stem …
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Epithet: cylindraceus
Meaning: Cylindraceous; cylindrical, or approaching a cylindrical form
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: sil-in-DRAK-ee-us
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.