Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Monstrosa' (Christmas Tree Cactus) is a densely branched cactus with a main stem and many upright green …
Browsing: monstrosa
Epithet: monstrosa
Meaning: Strange, preternatural, or monstrous.
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "monstrosus," alternative form of "monstruosus."
Pronunciation: mon-STROH-sa
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
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