EPIPHYLLUM

epiphyllum, orchid cactus

(noun) any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Ep`i*phyl"lum, n. Etym: [NL.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of cactaceous plants having flattened, jointed stems, and petals united in a tube. The flowers are very showy, and several species are in cultivation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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