Cereus insularis is a cactus with erect or trailing stems with 6 to 8 straight ribs and gray areoles, each with a cluster of 12 to 15 …
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Epithet: insularis
Meaning: Of or pertaining to an island, insular
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: in-soo-LAIR-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.