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Peireskia

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Pei·​res·​kia | \ pəˈreskēə, pēˈ- \

Definition of Peireskia

: a genus of shrubby spinose tropical American plants (family Cactaceae) having slender branches, broad flat leaves, and large pyramidal flowers — see barbados gooseberry

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History and Etymology for Peireskia

New Latin, from Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc †1637 French antiquarian and naturalist + New Latin -ia

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“Peireskia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Peireskia. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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