shoeflower

/ˈʃuːflaʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) whose flowers resemble a pair of shoes, found primarily in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

“The unique shoeflower cactus is a popular attraction at the botanical garden.”

Synonyms

  • cactus
  • euphorb

Antonyms

  • shrub
  • tree