Lexic.us

Definition of Harrisia

1. Noun. Genus of slender often treelike spiny cacti with solitary showy nocturnal white or pink flowers; Florida and Caribbean to South America.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Harrisia

Literary usage of Harrisia

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Cactaceae: Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family by Nathaniel Lord Britton, Joseph Nelson Rose (1920)
"Plantation of Harrisia fragrans 217. Plant of Harrisia portoricensis 218. ... Plant of Harrisia gracilis 222. Flower of Harrisia gracilis 223. ..."

2. Botanical Gazette by University of Chicago, JSTOR (Organization) (1918)
"The third number of the second volume of this journal contains colored plates and popular descriptions of Harrisia gracilis, ..."

3. Final Report by New Jersey Geological Survey (1894)
"On the east branch of Wading river, at Harrisia, there is a paper- mill which has recently suspended operations. It has 12 feet fall, and the west branch of ..."

4. Annual Report of the State Geologist for by New Jersey Geological Survey, 1863-1915 (1894)
"This well is nearly on the line of strike with Harrisia, NJ, ... The elevation of the well at Harrisia is like this one, but little above tide-water. ..."

5. Bulletin by United States National Museum, Smithsonian Institution (1915)
"Genotype: Harrisia parabola Cleland. Harrisia Cleland; Bull. Amer. ... Harrisia parabola Cleland, Bull. Amer. Pal., 3, 1900, p. 127 (255), pi. 16, figs. ..."

6. Entomological News and Proceedings of the Entomological Section of the by Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Entomological Section (1915)
"Harrisia, New Egypt. Three forms: black, long-winged; black, short-winged; brown, short-winged. Injurious to cranberry. ..."

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