Parodia mammulosa subsp. submammulosa, formerly known as Notocactus submammulosus, is a small cactus that grows slowly and has a solitary …
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Epithet: mammulosa
Meaning: Having nipples
Derivation: Compound epithet made of the Latin noun "mamilla," meaning "breast; nipple, teat," and the feminine form of the suffix "-osus," meaning "full of, overly, prone to."
Pronunciation: mam-uh-LO-sa
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.
Parodia mammulosa (Tom Thumb Cactus), formerly known as Notocactus mammulosus, is a small cactus with a globose, usually solitary stem …