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Cereus fricii

Scientific Name: Cereus fricii Backeb.
Synonym: Cephalocereus fricii, Cephalocereus russellianus, Cereus russelianus, Pilocereus fricii, Pilocereus russelianus, Subpilocereus fricii, Subpilocereus russelianus
Family: Cactaceae

An antique picture, as Cephalocereus russellianus, in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae

Origin: Venezuela

Growth Habits: Tree-like, up to 26 feet (8 m); trunk 6.5 feet (2 m); 4 to 6 notched ribs; large areoles with white wool; 3 central spines; 7 radials;

An antique picture, as Cephalocereus russellianus, in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae

As Cephalocereus russellianus, in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae

Blooming Habits:
Nocturnal cream colored flowers, up to 3.6 inches long (9 cm), followed by pink fruits, 2.4 inches long (6 cm)

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