Rhodocactus

Rhodocactus A.Berger ex F.M.Knuth ()
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🌵 Type Rhodocactus grandifolius
Etymology

Greek rhodon ‘rose’ + Cactus. For the rose-like flowers. Compare rose cactus, the English name for several of these species.


How to cite

Maarten H.J. van der Meer (2023 Jul 14). Rhodocactus. Dictionary of Cactus Names. Retrieved from https://www.cactusnames.org/rhodocactus

Other resources
🌵 International Plant Names Index
🌵 Plants of the World Online
🌵 Tropicos
🌵 Biodiversity Heritage Library
🌵 Wikipedia
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