Rapicactus subterraneus, formerly known as Turbinicarpus subterraneus, is a small cactus with an erect or prostrate, bluish-green stem …
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Epithet: subterraneus
Meaning: Underground, subterranean
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: sub-ter-RAY-nee-us
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.