Echinocereus viereckii subsp. morricalii is a much-branched cactus with yellowish-green to bright green, almost spineless stems with 6 to …
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Epithet: viereckii
Derivation: Honors Hans Wilhelm Viereck (1903–1946), a German plant collector in Mexico.
Pronunciation: vee-uh-RECK-ee-eye
While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.
Echinocereus viereckii is a highly branched cactus with cylindrical, yellowish-green to bright green stems that have 6 to 9 tuberculate …