rainbow cactus
noun
an erect stiff cactus, Echinocereus pectinatus rigidissimus, of Arizona and Mexico, having a cylindrical body, numerous interlocking spines, and pink flowers.
Origin of rainbow cactus
1First recorded in 1890–95
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How to use rainbow cactus in a sentence
Rainbow Cacti are not injured in zero temperatures out of doors, but with colder weather than this they require some protection.
The Fantastic Clan | John James Thornber
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