Cereus jamacaru (Pleated Cereus) is a tree-like cactus with thick, blue-green, usually erect branches that grow from a short woody trunk …
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Epithet: jamacaru
Meaning: Spiny bundle
Derivation: Believed to be derived from the indigenous Tupi word "mandacarĂº."
Pronunciation: ja-ma-KAR-oo
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.