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Rhipsalis

rhip·sa·lis

UK/ˈrɪpsəlɪs/ uncommon

noun

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large genus of epiphytic or lithophytic unarmed cacti with usually segmented stems and pendulous branches; flowers are small followed by berrylike fruits

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From New Latin, from Ancient Greek ῥίψ (rhíps, “wickerwork”) + Latin -alis (“-al”).

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