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notocactus

/ˌnoʊtoʊˈkæktəs/
no · to · cac · tus
Plural:notocacti
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notocactus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various small, typically globular or cylindrical cacti native to South America (formerly comprising the genus Notocactus, now largely reclassified under Parodia), widely cultivated as houseplants for their prominent ribs and bright, usually yellow flowers.

Example

"She placed the potted notocactus on a sunny, south-facing windowsill, hoping it would produce its characteristic vibrant yellow blooms by early spring."

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• Nearby Words

notec
notepad
notholirion
notocactus
nottaway
nottingham
nouakchott

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin from the Greek 'notos' (south) and Latin 'cactus' (spiny plant), denoting that these specific cacti are native to South America.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Notocactus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/notocactus
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