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noun • genus of much-branched treelike or shrubby cacti with pronounced ribs and rounded needlelike spines and nocturnal flowers usually white | ||||||||
| 32% | 10 | Its name is derived from the Latin words 'ferus' meaning 'fierce' and 'cactus' meaning 'cactus' | ||||||
noun • genus of nearly globular cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States: barrel cacti | ||||||||
| 32% | 9 | Epiphytic cactus commonly known as mistletoe cactus | ||||||
noun • large genus of epiphytic or lithophytic unarmed cacti with usually segmented stems and pendulous branches; flowers are small followed by berrylike fruits | ||||||||
Cactus Not Spoken Of Lightly Crossword Clue
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CEREUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CEREUS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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