Austrocactus spiniflorus
Scientific Name: Austrocactus spiniflorus (Phil.) F.Ritter
Synonym: Cereus hypogaeus, Corryocactus spiniflorus, Echinocereus clavatus, Echinocereus hypogaeus, Erdisia spiniflora, Eulychnia clavata, Opuntia bicolor, Opuntia clavata, Opuntia spiniflora
Family: Cactaceae
An antique photo, as Erdisia spiniflora in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae
Origin: Chile (Mina Las Arañas)
Growth Habits: Clumping cactus, branching underground, bluish stems, up to 8 inches tall (20 cm), 1.8 inches in diameter (4.5 cm); 6 to 8 ribs,slightly tuberculate; 1 to 3 central spines; 5 to 8 radials
Blooming Habits:
Purplish red flowers, up to 3 inches long.
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