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opuntia cholla

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun opuntia cholla has 1 sense
  1. cholla, Opuntia cholla - arborescent cacti having very spiny cylindrical stem segments; southwestern United States and Mexico
    --1 is a kind of cactus
    --1 is a member of Opuntia, genus Opuntia

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Opuntia Cholla

Definition

Opuntia Cholla refers to a species of cactus plants belonging to the Opuntia genus. It is characterized by its cylindrical stem segments covered in spines or glochids. The Opuntia Cholla is native to the deserts of southwestern North America.

Possible Parts of Speech

  • Noun
  • Proper noun

Possible Senses and Usages

Noun: The Opuntia Cholla can refer to the specific plant species, or it can be used in a general sense to describe any species belonging to the Opuntia genus that exhibit cholla-like features.

Proper Noun: When used as a proper noun, Opuntia Cholla represents the specific Opuntia species and is often capitalized.

Sample Sentences

Noun:

  1. The Opuntia Cholla is a common sight in the desert.
  2. Be careful not to touch the Opuntia Cholla, as its spines can cause injury.

Proper Noun:

  1. I spotted a beautiful Opuntia Cholla during my hike in Arizona.
  2. Opuntia Cholla is a popular choice for xeriscaping in dry landscapes.

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