Cereus fricii is a large, tree-like cactus with a candelabra-like crown of thick, ridged branches that bear clusters of long spines …
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Epithet: fricii
Derivation: Honors Alberto Vojtěch Frič (1882-1944), a famous Czech botanist, ethnographer, writer, and explorer who discovered and described many species of cacti.
Pronunciation: KER-ee-eye
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.