Genus Lemaireocereus (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American cacti usually tall and branching with stout spines and funnel-shaped flowers and globular or ovoid often edible fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lemaireocereus cacti can grow quite tall, up to 12 meters, in the tropical forests of South America.
- In its natural habitat, genus_lemaireocereus species such as the cardón cactus have developed sturdy stems with numerous areoles that help with photosynthesis.
- Pruning and repotting can encourage genus_lemaireocereus to branch out, allowing the cactus to become even more massive.
- Researchers believe the thick stems of the genus_lemaireocereus can help them conserve water for months in extremely arid conditions.
- Plants within the genus_lemaireocereus exhibit many differences, with varieties including yellow and orange spines on otherwise very green epidermises.