Cylindropuntia whipplei is a sparingly to densely branched cactus with green or sometimes purplish-green, firmly attached stem segments…
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Epithet: whipplei
Derivation: Honors Amiel Weeks Whipple (1817-1863), an American military officer and topographical engineer.
Pronunciation: WHIP-lee-eye
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.