Stapelia (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various plants of the genus Stapelia having succulent leafless toothed stems resembling cacti and large foul-smelling (often star-shaped) flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Stapelia is a term often used by botanists to refer to a unique group of leafless cacti-like plants native to Africa.
- The gardener specialized in succulents, particularly stapelia, with its striking flowers and medicinal virtues.
- During their desert field trip, the students got to observe stapelia, an unusual type of flora adapted to arid environments.
- A standout feature of this species of stapelia is the extremely foul odor released by its star-shaped blooms.
- The greenhouse contained many species of stapelia, showcasing an impressive array of cactus-like succulent plants from diverse regions.