Strombocactus disciformis is a rare cactus with a turnip-like root and a small, usually solitary stem covered with overlapping, spirally …
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Epithet: disciformis
Meaning: Disciform
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: disk-ee-FORM-iss
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.