noun
- plural of peyote; small spineless cacti native to Mexico and southwestern Texas, containing the hallucinogenic compound mescaline
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The botanist studied several species of peyotes in their natural habitat.
- Peyotes grow slowly in the desert, taking years to mature.
- The small, round peyotes blend in with the rocky desert floor.
- Traditional ceremonies have used peyotes for centuries.
- Conservation efforts protect wild peyotes from overharvesting.
- The greenhouse contained carefully cultivated peyotes for research.