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Eriosyce engleri

Scientific Name: Eriosyce engleri (F.Ritter) F.Kattermann
Synonym: Horridocactus engleri, Neoporteria curvispina var. engleri , Neoporteria engleri, Pyrrhocactus engleri
Family: Cactaceae

At the DBG (1992 0212 0101)

Origin: Chile

Growth Habits: Solitary, stems up to 12 inches tall (30 cm), 7 inches in diameter (17 cm); 16 to 20 ribs; 5 to 8 central spines; 12 to 20 radials

Blooming Habits:
Pale yellow flowers with reddish midstripes, up to 1.8 inches in diameter (4.5 cm), 2.4 inches long (6 cm), followed by reddish fruits

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