Cumulopuntia sphaerica is a shrubby cactus with gray-green, segmented stems armed with reddish spines that turn lighter as they age. The …
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Epithet: sphaerica
Meaning: Spherical
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latine adjective "sphaericus."
Pronunciation: SFAY-rik-uh
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.
Mammillaria sphaerica (Longmamma Nipple Cactus) is a small cactus that forms a clump of pale green globose stems with conical to…