genus nopalea (Meaning)
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genus nopalea (n)
a genus of the cactus family with scarlet flowers
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus nopalea
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus nopalea Sentence Examples
- The genus Nopalea comprises a group of cactus species native to the Americas.
- Nopalea species are commonly known as prickly pears or chumberas.
- The distinctive pads of Nopalea plants are known as cladodes.
- Fruits of Nopalea, called tunas, are edible and have a sweet taste.
- Nopalea cochenillifera is an important species used in the production of cochineal dye.
- Nopalea plants are often used as food for cattle and other livestock.
- The genus Nopalea is characterized by its cylindrical stems and large spines.
- Nopalea species are found in a variety of habitats, including deserts, grasslands, and tropical forests.
- Nopalea erecta is a common species found in the southwestern United States.
- Nopalea beltiana is a rare species endemic to the Galápagos Islands.
FAQs About the word genus nopalea
a genus of the cactus family with scarlet flowers
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Nopalea comprises a group of cactus species native to the Americas.
Nopalea species are commonly known as prickly pears or chumberas.
The distinctive pads of Nopalea plants are known as cladodes.
Fruits of Nopalea, called tunas, are edible and have a sweet taste.
