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mammillaria

/ˌmæm.ɪˈleə.ri.ə/

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noun

/ˌmæm.ɪˈleə.ri.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любой кактус, принадлежащий к роду Mammillaria, характеризующийся характерными сосочковидными бугорками.

A noun referring to any cactus belonging to the genus Mammillaria, characterized by their distinctive nipple-like tubercles.

  1. A type of cactusC1formal

    Any cactus belonging to the genus Mammillaria, characterized by their small size, globular shape, and tubercles (mammillae) from which spines and flowers emerge.

    ruМаммиллярия

    • The mammillaria is a popular houseplant due to its compact size and beautiful flowers.
    • Many mammillaria species are native to Mexico and the southwestern United States.
    • She added a new mammillaria to her cactus collection.
Forms
  • mammillariae plural form
  • mammillarias plural form
  • mammillariae' possessive plural form
  • mammillarias' possessive plural form
  • mammillaria's possessive singular form