Cereus hexagonus (Lady of the Night Cactus) is a shrubby or tree-like cactus that usually branches from near the ground and grows into …
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Epithet: hexagonus
Meaning: Hexagonal
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: hek-sa-GON-us
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.