zygocactus

• Pequeno gênero de cactos brasileiros com ramos achatados, suculentos e geralmente articulados, flores vistosas vermelhas ou rosadas e frutos carnosos vermelhos; popularmente cultivados como plantas ornamentais, florescem no inverno.

A noun referring to a small genus of Brazilian cacti characterized by flat, fleshy, usually branched joints, showy red or pink flowers, and red fleshy fruits.

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1. Genus of cactiC2formalscientific

   A small genus of Brazilian cacti characterized by flat, fleshy, usually branched joints and showy red or pink flowers, followed by red fleshy fruits.

   Zigocacto

   • The Zygocactus is native to the tropical forests of Brazil.
   • Zygocactus species are often cultivated as ornamental houseplants.
   • The bright red flowers of the Zygocactus bloom during the winter months.

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