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
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.