Mammillaria vetula subsp. gracilis 'Arizona Snowcap', also known as Mammillaria gracilis 'Arizona Snowcap', is a beautiful, small cactus …
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Epithet: gracilis
Meaning: Slender, slim, thin; meager, scanty, lean; (of style) unadorned, simple
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: GRASS-il-is
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.
Mammillaria vetula subsp. gracilis (Thimble Cactus), also known as Mammillaria gracilis, is a small cactus that has cylindrical, bright …
Ferocactus gracilis (Fire Barrel Cactus) is an attractive cactus with a solitary deep green stem with about 24 ribs and felted areoles …