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Graft-chimeric Generic Name: +Myrtigymnocalycium
Meaning: A Myrtillocactus–Gymnocalycium chimera; referring to a graft chimera combining tissues of the two genera.
Derivation: A Graft-chimeric generic name formed by combining Myrti- from Myrtillocactus and Gymnocalycium, preceded by the plus sign (+), which denotes a graft chimera.
Pronunciation: mur-tee-jim-noh-kal-ISS-ee-um

While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in this genus.