Gymnocalycium riojense


Scientific Name: Gymnocalycium riojense Fric ex Till & Till
Synonym: Gymnocalycium triacanthum
Family: Cactaceae
(Gymnocalycium riojense)

Origin: Argentina

Growth Habits: Globular cactus, up to 4 inches in diameter (10 cm)

One of the most variable Gymnocalycium.
The species name "triacanthum" comes from the Greek for "with 3 spines".


 

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