epiphyllum | (n) any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers, Syn. orchid cactus |
Epiphyllum | ‖n. [ NL. ] (Bot.) A genus of cactaceous plants having flattened, jointed stems, and petals united in a tube. The flowers are very showy, and several species are in cultivation. |
月下美人 | [げっかびじん, gekkabijin] (n) Dutchman's pipe cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum); night-blooming cereus; queen of the night [Add to Longdo] |