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Lemaireocereus

Lemaireocereus

9.9
A tall branching cactus from tropical America with strong spines, flowers shaped like a funnel, and often edible round fruit
  • noun
  • /ˌlɛməˈrɛoʊsɪrɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Lemaireocereus produces striking funnel-shaped flowers that bloom at night.

Examples

  • Some Lemaireocereus species bear edible fruit enjoyed by local wildlife.

  • The Lemaireocereus plant thrives in arid conditions.

  • In arid botanical gardens, you can find several specimens of Lemaireocereus.

  • Many gardeners love the Lemaireocereus for its unique appearance.

  • You can often find the tall Lemaireocereus in desert landscapes, showcasing its striking form.

  • The sweet, edible fruit of the Lemaireocereus attracts various birds and insects.

  • Gardeners appreciate the unique structure of the Lemaireocereus, which adds character to their collections.

Compounds

Lemaireocereus chichipe
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall tree-like cactus from Mexico with sweet red fruit

Surface Forms

Lemaireocereus singular
Lemaireocereuses plural
Lemaireocereus plural

Etymology

Lemaireocereus is made from the name Lemaire, a plant scientist, and cereus, a Latin word meaning 'candle' or 'wax'. So the name pictures a tall, candle-like cactus, 'Lemaire's candle', which fits these tall, branching cacti with big night flowers and often edible fruit.