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Generic Name: Mammillaria
Meaning: The one with nipples, referring to the distinctive nipple-like tubercles that cover the stems of the plants of this genus.
Derivation: Formed by adding the Latin suffix -āria, commonly used in botanical Latin indicating possession or abundance, to the Latin noun mammilla (alternative form of mamilla), meaning "nipple" or "teat."
Pronunciation: mam-mil-AR-ee-uh

While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in the genus Orbea.