Pereskia grandifolia (Rose Cactus), also known as Rhodocactus grandifolius, is a shrubby cactus or small tree with a grayish-brown trunk …
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Epithet: grandifolia
Meaning: Large-leafed
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "grandifolius"
Pronunciation: gran-dih-FOH-lee-uh
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.