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Genus: Strombocactus [ Cactaceae ]

Dictionary of Genus names

Strombocactus disciformis the first flower
Strombocactus disciformis

The genus name "Strombocactus" derives from the Greek word “strombos”  meaning ""fir cone, spinning top” treferring to the shape of the plants, and the word “cactus” (an old genus name)
( The
genus name implies: "fire-cone cactus ").


For example: Strombocactus disciformis

 

 

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