Mammillaria spinosissima subsp. pilcayensis is a small cactus with cylindrical, dark blue-green stems covered with conical tubercles in a …
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Epithet: spinosissima
Meaning: Most spiny; spiniest
Derivation: The superlative of the Latin adjective spinosus, meaning "spiny," "thorny," or "prickly."
Pronunciation: spin-oh-SIS-ee-muh
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.
Mammillaria spinosissima 'Un Pico' is an attractive cactus with only one spine per areole. The stem is columnar, usually solitary but …
Mammillaria spinosissima (Spiny Pincushion Cactus) is a small cactus with cylindrical, dark blue-green stems with short tubercles, each …