Lophophora williamsii
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Definition
Noun: - A small, spineless, globe-shaped cactus native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is the primary botanical source of the psychoactive alkaloid mescaline, which is concentrated in its disc-shaped protrusions known as "mescal buttons."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lophophora williamsii is a protected species in many areas due to overharvesting.
- The ceremonial use of Lophophora williamsii has a long history among some Indigenous peoples of North America.
- Botanists study the unique growth patterns of Lophophora williamsii in its arid habitat.
Advanced Usage
- "Peyote cactus": This is the common name for , often used in cultural, legal, and botanical contexts.
- The ritual involved the preparation of the peyote cactus.
- In taxonomic or scientific writing, the binomial name is always used in italics.
Variants and Related Words
- Peyote (n): The most common common name for this cactus.
- Mescal button (n): The dried, disc-shaped top part of the cactus that contains mescaline.
- Lophophora (n): The genus to which this species belongs, which may include other, similar cacti.
Synonyms
- Peyote
- Peyote cactus
- Divine cactus (a ceremonial term)
Related Phrases
- Peyote ceremony: A religious or spiritual ritual that uses the cactus.
- He traveled to participate in a traditional peyote ceremony.
- Peyote stitch: A beadwork technique named for the pattern's resemblance to the cactus's shape.
- She created a bracelet using the peyote stitch.
Noun
- a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons