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Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum

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Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Pachycereus

Genus description

Pachycereus are a genus of columnar, tree-like perennial cacti, native to semi-desert areas of the USA and Mexico. Branches form from the bases of the main stems and have large spines with tubular flowers produced only on mature plants in the summer.

Name status

Correct

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