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coryphantha

coryphantha

9.9
A cactus with a rounded stem and small bumps that grows in dry parts of North and Central America
  • noun
  • /ˌkɔːrɪˈfænθə/
: coryphantha
  • The coryphantha thrives in arid environments with plenty of sunlight.

Examples

  • Many collectors value the coryphantha for its unusual tubercle patterns.

  • The coryphantha blooms beautifully in spring.

  • I bought a rare coryphantha at the desert plant show last weekend.

  • I bought a coryphantha for my garden.

  • I bought a rare coryphantha at the desert plant show last weekend.

  • Many collectors value the coryphantha for its unusual tubercle patterns.

  • The coryphantha thrives in arid environments with plenty of sunlight.

Synonyms

cactus
vscoryphantha
74 1.8

A plant with thick stems that store water and sharp points, often in dry places

is a specific genus member with rounded stems and small tubercles

Surface Forms

coryphantha singular
coryphanthas plural

Etymology

Coryphantha comes from the Greek parts koryphē meaning 'top' and anthos meaning 'flower', so it names a cactus whose flowers grow on the top of its rounded stem and small bumps.