Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristatus (Dinosaur Back Plant) is a slow-growing, sculptural cactus with stems having a central growing …
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Epithet: geometrizans
Meaning: Geometrizing; having geometric form
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive epithet derived from the New Latin verb geometrizāre, meaning "to form geometrically" or "to geometrize," itself derived from the Ancient Greek noun γεωμετρία (geōmetría), meaning "geometry."
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.
Myrtillocactus geometrizans 'Fukurokuryuzinboku' (Breast Cactus) is a strange cactus with upright, glaucous green stems with 5 to 8 …
Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Bilberry Cactus) is a large, highly branched cactus with glaucous blue-green stems with 5 to 8 ribs lined …