Mammillaria senilis is a small, basally branching cactus that forms a clump of globose to cylindrical stems with conical tubercles and…
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Epithet: senilis
Meaning: Of or pertaining to old people; aged, senile.
Derivation: A Latine adjective.
Pronunciation: SEE-nil-is
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.