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Definition of Melocactus
1. Noun. Genus of strongly ribbed globose or spheroid cacti of tropical South and Central America and the Caribbean.
Exact synonyms: Genus Melocactus
Generic synonyms: Caryophylloid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Cactaceae, Cactus Family, Family Cactaceae
Generic synonyms: Caryophylloid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Cactaceae, Cactus Family, Family Cactaceae