"redbird cactus" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named for the appearance of its flower clusters, resembling small birds gathered around a birdfeeder. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} redbird cactus (uncountable)
  1. devil's backbone (Euphorbia tithymaloides) Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Spurges Synonyms: slipperflower, zigzag plant Hypernyms: spurge, euphorbia, malvid, fabid, rosid, eudicot, angiosperm, tracheophyte, plant
    Sense id: en-redbird_cactus-en-noun-~xavDxZf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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