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stapelia

/stəˈpiː.li.ə/

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noun

/stəˈpiː.li.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из различных растений рода Стапелия, характеризующееся сочными, безлистными, зубчатыми стеблями, напоминающими кактусы, и крупными, дурно пахнущими, часто звездчатыми цветами.

A noun referring to any of various plants of the genus Stapelia, characterized by succulent, leafless, toothed stems resembling cacti and large, foul-smelling, often star-shaped flowers.

  1. Succulent plantC1formal

    Any of various plants of the genus Stapelia, characterized by succulent, leafless, toothed stems resembling cacti and large, often star-shaped flowers that emit a foul odor.

    ruСтапелия

    • The stapelia in the greenhouse bloomed with a striking star-shaped flower.
    • Despite its unpleasant smell, the stapelia is a popular ornamental plant.
    • Botanists study the stapelia for its unique pollination strategies.

    Synonymscarrion flower

Forms
  • stapelias plural form
  • stapelias' possessive plural form
  • stapelia's possessive singular form