Leuchtenbergia principis (Agave Cactus) is a unique cactus with a cylindrical stem and long, grayish-green tubercles with purplish-red …
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Epithet: principis
Meaning: Of the prince
Derivation: The genitive singular of the Latin noun princeps.
Pronunciation: PRIN-sip-iss
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.