Cereus yungasensis is a tree-like cactus with segmented branches that arise from the main stem. It can grow up to 40 feet (12 m) tall …
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Epithet: yungasensis
Meaning: Of or from Yungas
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Yungas" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." Yungas refers to the Bolivian Yungas region.
Pronunciation: yoon-gah-SEN-sis
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.