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Yellow Alicoche

Scientific Name: Echinocereus papillosus Linke
Synonym: Cereus papillosus, Echinocereus angusticeps, Echinocereus berlandieri var. papillosus , Echinocereus blanckii var. papillosus , Echinocereus papillosus var. angusticeps
Family: Cactaceae

Frost Tolerance: 20°F (-7°C)

Origin: USA (south Texas), Mexico (Tamaulipas)

Growth Habits: Basally branching, sprawling pale green stems, up to 10 inches long (25 cm), 0.8 to 1.2 inches thick (2-3 cm); 7 to 9 notched ribs; 1 bright yellow central spine, 0.8 inch long (2 cm); 7 radials, 0.4 inch long (1 cm).

Propagation: Cuttings or seeds

Blooming Habits:
Yellow flower with red center, stigma with 9 lobes.

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