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Genus Zygocactus (Noun)

Meaning

Small genus of Brazilian cacti having flat fleshy usually branched joints and showy red or pink flowers followed by red fleshy fruits.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Schlumbergera is a small genus of the cactus family, commonly known as Christmas or Holiday cactus, species of which are popular, low-maintenance houseplants.
  • The genus Zygocactus has been replaced by the genus Schlumbergera in the latest classification, and are native to Brazil.
  • They're quite specific to the genus Zygocactus, because they allow you to work quite closely with the plant.
  • Although this genus Zygocactus, also known as Schlumbergera bridgesii, is not as widely cultivated as other holiday cacti such as the Christmas cactus.
  • At the latest stage in this series, flowers no longer happen when plants are still in the Zygocactus stage of their growth.

Synonyms

  • Zygocactus

Hypernyms

  • Caryophylloid Dicot Genus
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