Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Bilberry Cactus) is a large, highly branched cactus with glaucous blue-green stems with 5 to 8 ribs lined …
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Epithet: geometrizans
Meaning: Geometrical
Derivation: From the Latin noun "geōmetria"
Pronunciation: jee-oh-MET-rih-zans
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.