Eulychnia castanea f. varispiralis is a rare, slow-growing cactus with erect stems that have impressive spiral growth patterns, which can …
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Epithet: varispiralis
Meaning: Variably spiraled; irregularly spiraled
Derivation: A descriptive compound epithet formed from the combining form vari-, (from the Latin adjective varius, meaning "varied" or "diverse") and -spiralis (from the Latin adjective spiralis, meaning "spiral" or "spiraling").
Pronunciation: var-ee-spir-AL-iss
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.