Cleistocactus

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Translingual

Cleistocactus baunmannii (firecracker cactus, scarlet bugler)

Etymology

Ancient Greek κλειστός (kleistós, closed, adjective) +‎ New Latin cactus m (cactus)

Pronunciation

  • English: (US) IPA(key): /ˌklaɪs.toʊˈkæk.təs/, /ˌkleɪs.toʊˈkæk.təs/

Proper noun

Cleistocactus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Cactaceae – cleistocactus.

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