Cochemiea theresae, formerly known as Mammillaria theresae, is a charming small cactus with subspherical to cylindrical, usually solitary …
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Epithet: theresae
Derivation: Honors Theresa Bock, an American plant collector.
Pronunciation: thee-REH-say
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.