What does "rhipsalis" mean?

Any plant of the genus Rhipsalis, epiphytic flowering plants in the cactus family, often known as mistletoe cacti.

Rhipsalis

Common synonyms include: epiphytic cactus genus, mistletoe cactus, rhipsalis genus, rhipsalis plant, rhipsalis species plant.

/ˈrɪpsəlɪs/ noun

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Noun

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Any plant of the genus Rhipsalis, epiphytic flowering plants in the cactus family, often known as mistletoe cacti.

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