Genus Nopalea (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of the cactus family with scarlet flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Nopalea is native to Mexico and southwestern United States, where it grows in dry regions.
- Nopalea is a genus of cacti that is also known as prickly pear due to its edible fruits.
- The flowers of the genus Nopalea are a deep scarlet color and are highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators.
- Nopalea cochenillifera, a species of the genus Nopalea, is a climbing cactus that is commonly cultivated in greenhouses.
- Some species of the genus Nopalea are notable for their vibrant red flowers, which can bloom for several weeks in the summer months.