Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica
Scientific Name: Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica (Lam.) DC.
Synonym: Austrocylindropuntia intermedia, Cactus cylindricus, Cereus cylindricus, Cylindropuntia cylindrica, Cylindropuntia intermedia, Maihueniopsis cylindrica, Opuntia bradleyi, Opuntia cylindrica
Family: Cactaceae
Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica at Kuentz Nursery in early June
Origin: Ecuador, at elevations of 8000 to 10000 feet (2400 to 3000 m)
Growth Habits: Shrubby or treelike cactus, up to 14 feet tall (4.2 m); stem segments up to 10 inches long (25 cm), 2.4 inches in diameter (6 cm); awl-shaped leaves, up to 0.4 inch long (1 cm); glochids; 2 to 8 spines
Blooming Habits:
Red flowers up to 2.8 inches long (7 cm)
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