epiphyllum

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ep⋅i⋅phyl⋅lum

[ep-uh-fil-uh

–noun

any of several mostly epiphytic cacti of the genus Epiphyllum, native to tropical America, having large, fragrant white flowers.

Also called orchid cactus.

Origin:
< NL, equiv. to Gk epi- epi- + Gk phýllon leaf; so called from the leaflike branches on which the flower grows

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epiphyllum
noun
any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers

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