Lophophora (Noun)
Meaning
Two species of small cacti of northeastern Mexico and southwestern United States having rounded stems covered with jointed tubercles: mescal.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lophophora species are found primarily in the Chihuahuan Desert of northeastern Mexico and southwestern United States.
- Lophophora williamsii is one of the most well-known species of the genus, often used for its psychoactive properties.
- In some Native American cultures, lophophora has been used in traditional rituals for centuries.
- Lophophora diffusa is another species of the genus, also known as false peyote due to its resemblance to Lophophora williamsii.
- The lophophora species are relatively small in size, typically growing up to 6 inches in diameter.