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Acanthocereus colombianus

Scientific Name: Acanthocereus colombianus Britton & Rose
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Colombia

Growth Habits: Erect shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m), stems up to 3.6 inches in diameter (9 cm), usually 3 ribs, branching dichotomously, 1 or 2 strong central spines, 2 inches long (5 cm), 5-8 very short radials

Stem: Up to 3.6 inches wide (9 cm.)

Ribs: 3 ribs

Central spines: 1 to 2, 1.6 to 2.2 inches long (4 to 5.5 cm.), very stout

Radial spines: 5 to 8, up to 0.2 inches long (5 mm.), very short

Blooming Habits:
White flower, 10 inches long

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