echinocactus

A noun referring to any cactus of the genus Echinocactus, characterized by a strongly ribbed and very spiny body, native to regions from the southwestern United States to Brazil.

• 🇫🇷Nom masculin désignant un cactus du genre Echinocactus, caractérisé par un corps fortement côtelé et très épineux, originaire des régions allant du sud-ouest des États-Unis au Brésil.

1. Barrel cactus C1 formal

   A type of cactus from the genus Echinocactus, characterized by a round, ribbed shape and dense spines, native to arid regions from the southwestern United States to Brazil.

   • The echinocactus is well adapted to survive in dry desert climates.
   • Gardeners often cultivate echinocactus for its unique spherical appearance.
   • The spines of the echinocactus protect it from herbivores in the wild.

   🇫🇷Échinocactus (cactus-tonneau)

   Synonymes: barrel cactus

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• echinocactuses plural form
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• echinocactus's possessive singular form