Soehrensia huascha (Red Torch Cactus), also known as Echinopsis huascha or Trichocereus huascha, is a slow-growing cactus with light green …
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Epithet: huascha
Meaning: Orphan
Derivation: From a local Argentine (Quechua) word
Pronunciation: WAS-kuh
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.