Parodia magnifica (Balloon Cactus), formerly known as Notocactus magnificus or Eriocactus magnificus, is a small cactus with a green …
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Epithet: magnifica
Meaning: Splendid, sumptuous, magnificent
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "magnificus."
Pronunciation: mag-NIH-fee-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.