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hylocereus

/ˌhaɪ.ləʊˈsɪ.ri.əs/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.ləʊˈsɪ.ri.əs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод лазящих или эпифитных тропических американских кактусов с угловатыми стеблями и преимущественно белыми, очень ароматными цветами.

A genus of climbing or epiphytic tropical American cacti characterized by angular stems and mostly white, very fragrant flowers.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of cactiC2formalscientific

    A genus of climbing or epiphytic tropical American cacti with angular stems and mostly white, very fragrant flowers.

    ruГилоцереус

    • Hylocereus species are often cultivated for their fruit, known as dragon fruit.
    • The white flowers of Hylocereus bloom at night and have a strong, pleasant scent.
    • Many Hylocereus plants are grown as ornamentals in tropical gardens.

    Synonymsselenicereus

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