Opuntia microdasys var. pallida f. cristata is a clump-forming cactus with unusual, green, wavy pads adorned with bright yellow glochids …
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Epithet: microdasys
Meaning: Small and hairy
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek adjectives, "mikrós," meaning "small," and "dasús," meaning "hairy, shaggy."
Pronunciation: my-kro-DAS-is
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.
Opuntia microdasys var. pallida (Bunny Ears Cactus) is a cactus that forms a dense shrub of many green pad-like stem segments with …
Opuntia microdasys var. albispina (Angel Wings) is a freely clustering cactus with miniature pads with no spines but numerous white, hair …
Opuntia microdasys (Bunny Ears Cactus) is a popular cactus that forms a dense shrub with branches composed of green, pad-like segments …