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Pachycereus militaris

Synonyms
Backebergia militaris
Cephalocereus militaris
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Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
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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