Cereus hildmannianus (Hedge Cactus) is a shrubby or tree-like cactus with many blue-green to dull green branches with 4 to 6 ribs. It …
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Epithet: hildmannianus
Derivation: Honors Heinrich Hildmann, a German cactus dealer and expert.
Pronunciation: hild-man-ee-AH-nus
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.