Cleistocactus pungens


Scientific Name: Cleistocactus pungens F.Ritter
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Peru

Growth Habits: Shrubby, up to 5 feet (1.5 m); 13 ribs; 2 to 5 central spines, 0.8 to 2 inches (2 to 5 cm) long; 8 to 12 radial spines, 0.4 inch (1 cm) long;


Blooming Habits:
Red flowers 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length; red fruit 0.8 inch long (2 cm); seeds 0.05 inch long (0.13 cm)


 

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