Mammillaria rhodantha (Rainbow Pincushion) is a small cactus with dark green stems covered with tubercles and spines that grow from the …
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Epithet: rhodantha
Meaning: Having red flowers
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "rhodanthus."
Pronunciation: rho-DAN-tha
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.