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pereskia

/pəˈrɛs.ki.ə/

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noun

/pəˈrɛs.ki.ə/formalscientific
  • ruРод тропических американских кустарниковых деревьев и древесных лиан, характеризующийся тонкими ветвями, широкими плоскими листьями и крупными метельчатыми соцветиями.

A genus of tropical American shrubby trees and woody climbers characterized by slender branches, broad flat leaves, and large panicles of flowers.

proper noun

  1. Genus of tropical plantsC2formalscientific

    A genus of tropical American shrubs and woody climbers, characterized by slender branches, broad flat leaves, and large panicles of flowers.

    ruРод тропических растений

    • Pereskia is considered one of the most primitive cactus genera.
    • The leaves of Pereskia are broad and flat, unlike most cacti.
    • Botanists study Pereskia to understand the evolution of cacti.