Eriosyce glabrescens, formerly known as Eriosyce napina subsp. glabrescens, is a small geophytic cactus with a solitary, spherical or …
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Epithet: glabrescens
Meaning: Becoming glabrous
Derivation: The present participle of the Latin verb glabrēscō.
Pronunciation: gla-BRES-senz
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.