Cylindropuntia fulgida f. cristata is a peculiar cactus that creates fascinating sculptural forms as it matures. The contorted stem …
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Epithet: fulgida
Meaning: Flashing, glittering, shining
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "fulgidus."
Pronunciation: FUL-jih-duh
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.
Cylindropuntia fulgida (Jumping Cholla) is a tree-like cactus with a woody trunk and a crown of many-branched segmented stems …