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: Ruby red thorn-bush
Derivation: Compound of two words, the noun "ruby," meaning "a clear deep red color," and "spinus," meaning "thorn-bush."
Pronunciation: roo-bih-SPIN-us
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.
Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus is a small columnar cactus with erect cylindrical stems densely covered with ruby red spines …