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Acanthocereus occidentalis

Scientific Name: Acanthocereus occidentalis Britton & Rose
Family: Cactaceae

Acanthocereus occidentalis at the DGB in Phoenix in May

Origin: Coastal western Mexico (southern Sonora, down to Guerrero) from the sea up to 600 to 1000 feet elevation (200-300 m)

Growth Habits: Shrubby, up to 4 feet tall (1.2 m), semi-erect or trailing stems up to 2 in. wide (5 cm), 12 feet long (3.6 m), 3 to 5 ribs; areoles 0.4 to 1.2 in. apart (1-3 cm); 4 central spines, one longer, up to 3 inches long (7 cm); 6 or more radials.

Blooming Habits:
Fragrant, white, nocturnal flowers, up to 8 inches long (20 cm), followed by red, spiny, pear-shaped fruits.

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