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单词 zygocactus
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zygocactusn.

/ˈzʌɪɡəʊkaktəs/
Forms: Also Zygocactus.
Etymology: modern Latin (K. Schumann 1890, in C. F. Martius Flora Braziliensis IV. ii. 223): see zygo- comb. form and cactus n.
Botany.
Any cactus of the Brazilian genus Zygocactus (sometimes included in Schlumbergera), the members of which have branched and jointed stems bearing zygomorphic flowers in various shades of red, and are frequently grown as houseplants.
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1950 V. Higgins Cactus Grower's Guide iv. 54 Two other Epiphyllums which have been much cultivated are now placed in Schlumbergera—Schlumbergera Gaertneri and S. Russelliana; both are similar in habit to Zygocactus but the flowers are regular.
1962 Amateur Gardening 24 Mar. 29/1 Zygocactus should be watered throughout the year.
1980 Daily Tel. 24 Sept. 14/5 Among the new plants on show are..zygocactus in pastel colours with a future as room plants, from Rochford.
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