Hamatocactus


How to cite

Maarten H.J. van der Meer (2022 Feb 05). Hamatocactus. Dictionary of Cactus Names. Retrieved from https://www.cactusnames.org/Hamatocactus

Pronunciation
[ham-A-to-KAK-tus]

A.T. Johnson, H.A. Smith & A.P. Stockdale (2019): Plant Names Simplified, 3rd Edition

“Botanical Latin is essentially a written language, but the scientific names of plants often occur in speech. How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned.”

William T. Stearn (1983): Botanical Latin, 3rd Edition: 53

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