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
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.
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.
J. Pricklyass
