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Generic Name: Mammillaria
Meaning: Nipple-bearing; refers to the distinctive nipple-like tubercles that cover the stems of the plants of this genus.
Derivation: Formed from the Latin noun mamilla (also spelled mammilla), meaning "nipple" or "teat" and the Latin suffix -āria, used to form adjectives meaning "provided with" or "bearing."
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.