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Zygocactus

Zygocactus

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A small Brazilian cactus with flat, jointed stems and bright pink or red flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈzaɪɡoʊˌkæktəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Zygocactus produces stunning pink blossoms throughout the winter months.

Examples

  • She keeps a Zygocactus on her windowsill because it thrives in indirect light.

  • Many gardeners value Zygocactus for its unusual jointed stems and colorful flowers.

  • The Zygocactus blooms beautifully in winter.

  • I love my Zygocactus because it adds color to my home.

  • Many gardeners value Zygocactus for its unusual jointed stems and colorful flowers.

  • She keeps a Zygocactus on her windowsill because it thrives in indirect light.

  • The Zygocactus produces stunning pink blossoms throughout the winter months.

Synonyms

genus Zygocactus
vsZygocactus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of Brazilian cacti with flat, fleshy stems and bright red or pink flowers

is the simpler form without naming the taxonomic rank

Compounds

genus Zygocactus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of Brazilian cacti with flat, fleshy stems and bright red or pink flowers

Zygocactus truncatus
  • Specialized
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A houseplant cactus with flat joined stems and red flowers that blooms in winter

Surface Forms

Zygocactus singular
Zygocacti plural

Etymology

The word Zygocactus comes from the Greek parts zygo- meaning 'yoke' or 'joined' and cactus meaning 'spiny plant', so it names a cactus with 'joined' stem parts. That's why Zygocactus fits the small house cactus with flat, connected segments and bright flowers.