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Noun: Rhipsalis
  1. Large genus of epiphytic or lithophytic unarmed cacti with usually segmented stems and pendulous branches; flowers are small followed by berrylike fruits
    - genus Rhipsalis

Type of: caryophylloid dicot genus

Part of: Cactaceae, cactus family, family Cactaceae

Encyclopedia: Rhipsalis