What should I name this weird little alien creature?
I think it’s a Mammillaria spinosissima ssp. pilcayensis
Mammillaria are generally native to Mexico, so maybe a name in Spanish, Nahuatl, or another language spoken in Mexico would be neat. Or maybe a leftist historical figure from Mexico, or a cactus-related Aztec deity. But don’t limit yourself to that, if you have any other ideas you should definitely share them!
Maybe a feminine name this time, since I named my last succulent Herbert
Spike
Bella Thorne
María, after Subcommandante Elisa of EZLN. Formal name is Maria Gloria Benavides Guevara.
Hell yeah, this is a top contender, thank you!
Also, her Wikipedia article is fascinating but so short! It reads like someone compressed a book into two pages.
I also like Maria. I had Maria by Rage Against The Machine in my head all day.
Priscilla
Luigi
J. Pricklyass
Pokey
Pokey Ball
Truth
hah because the truth hurts?
Exactly
Ricky Espinosa. “Espinosa” means “spiky” in spanish and Ricky Espinosa was a punk rock artist from the band FLEMA.
I’ll never be a policeman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZzRm8MaJpQ
Oh that’s clever, this is tough to beat!
Also thanks for the link, I dig the song and lyrics. The 90s had a special way of expressing these feelings that I am still nostalgic for, even though I was only a kid then.
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:
Mami
It’s Spanish and respectful modern slang word for women and also speaks to its scientific name.
This is an underrated pun
spike girl
weird little alien creature
Sonic
Cathy Cactus
Flared Base
