Mammillaria sphaerica (Longmamma Nipple Cactus) is a small cactus that forms a clump of pale green globose stems with conical to…
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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.