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schlumbergera

/ʃlʌmˈbɜːr.dʒə.rə/

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noun

/ʃlʌmˈbɜːr.dʒə.rə/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род южноамериканских эпифитных или литофитных кактусов, широко известных как рождественские или благодарственные кактусы.

A proper noun referring to a genus of South American epiphytic or lithophytic cacti, commonly known as Christmas or Thanksgiving cacti.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. South American epiphytic or lithophytic cactiC2formalscientific

    A genus of cacti native to the coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil, typically growing on trees or rocks.

    ruШлюмбергера

    • Schlumbergera species are popular as houseplants, especially the Christmas cactus.
    • The bright flowers of Schlumbergera bloom in winter.
    • These cacti thrive in humid, shaded environments.

    Synonymschristmas cactuszygocactus