Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum (Bishop's Cap Cactus) is a spineless cactus with a spherical to cylindrical, usually solitary stem …
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Epithet: myriostigma
Meaning: Many-spotted
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive compound epithet formed from the Ancient Greek adjective μῡρῐ́ος (mūrĭ́os), meaning "numberless" or "countless," and the Ancient Greek noun στῐ́γμᾰ (stĭ́gmă) meaning "mark" or "spot."
Pronunciation: my-ree-oh-STIG-muh
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.
Astrophytum myriostigma 'Onzuka' is an attractive, slow-growing cactus with a green, solitary stem heavily marked with white spots. The …
Astrophytum myriostigma (Bishop's Cap Cactus) is a spineless cactus with a bright green, typically solitary stem densely covered with …