Opuntia decumbens is a shrubby cactus with decumbent branches divided into flattened segments (pads) with purple or reddish pigmentation …
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Epithet: decumbens
Meaning: Lying down; prostrate
Derivation: Present participle of the Latin werb "decumb."
Pronunciation: de-KUM-benz
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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