cereus Definition
- 1a type of cactus with large, showy flowers that bloom at night
- 2any of various columnar cacti of the genus Cereus
Using cereus: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cereus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cereus blooms only at night.
Example
The cereus is a tall, branching cactus.
Phrases with cereus
Example
The Queen of the Night cereus has large, fragrant flowers that open only at night.
cereus peruvianus
a species of cereus native to South America
Example
The cereus peruvianus can grow up to 40 feet tall.
cereus repandus
a species of cereus native to the Caribbean and South America
Example
The cereus repandus is also known as the Peruvian apple cactus.
Summary: cereus in Brief
Cereus [SEER-ee-uhs] is a type of cactus with large, showy flowers that bloom at night. It is also the name of various columnar cacti of the genus Cereus. Examples include the Queen of the Night cereus, which has fragrant flowers that open only at night, and the cereus peruvianus, which can grow up to 40 feet tall.
