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Definition of epiphyllum

epiphyllum

/ˌɛp.ɪˈfɪl.əm/
ep · i · phyl · lum
Plural:epiphyllums
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Any epiphytic cactus of the genus Epiphyllum (family Cactaceae), native to tropical regions of Central and South America and widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its flattened, leaf-like stems and large, showy, often fragrant nocturnal flowers in shades of white, pink, red, or yellow; commonly known as an orchid cactus.

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epimedium
epipactis
epipharynx
epiphyllum
episcia
epupa
equalizer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Epiphyllum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/epiphyllum
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