Mammillaria surculosa is a small cactus that forms colonies of bright green spiny stems with prominent cylindrical tubercles tapering…
Browsing: surculosa
Epithet: surculosa
Meaning: Suckering; producing suckers or sucker-like shoots.
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin compound adjective "surculosus."
Pronunciation: sur-ku-LO-sa
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.