Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus 'Albiflorus' is a beautiful small cactus with an erect, cylindrical stem nearly hidden by the …
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Epithet: rubispinus
Meaning: Red-spined, having red spines
Derivation: A compound epithet made up of two Latin words: the adjective "ruber," meaning "red," and the adjectival ending "-spinus," derived from the noun "spina," meaning "spine."
Pronunciation: roo-bih-SPIN-us
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.
Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus is a small columnar cactus with erect cylindrical stems densely covered with ruby red spines …