Corryocactus brevistylus ssp. puquiensis
Scientific Name: Corryocactus brevistylus ssp. puquiensis (Rauh & Backeb.) C.Ostolaza Nano
Synonym: Corryocactus puquiensis
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Peru (Arequipa)
Growth Habits: Basally branching, columnar stems 5 to 16 feet tall (1.5-5 m), stems 6 inches wide (15 cm); around 8 ribs; woolly areoles 1 in. apart (2.5 cm); spines, about 13, 0.4 to 3.2 or more inches long (1 to 8 cm)
Blooming Habits:
Yellow diurnal fragrant flowers in summer, 2 inches (5 to 6 cm) in length, 2.4 inches wide (6 cm); green spiny fruit, 4 inches wide (10 cm)
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