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Epiphyllum

Epiphyllum Meaning & Definition
Epiphyllum Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Epiphyllum?

[n] any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers

Synonyms | Synonyms for Epiphyllum: orchid cactus

Related Terms | Find terms related to Epiphyllum:

See Also | cactus | genus Epiphyllum

Epiphyllum In Webster's Dictionary

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

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