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Pilosocereus chrysacanthus
golden old-man
Synonyms
Cephalocereus chrysacanthusBotanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Potentially harmful
- Genus
Pilosocereus
- Genus description
Pilosocereus is a genus of vigorous and fast-growing cacti which often become large in size, with some varieties reaching over 4m. Some species are branched in form and night-flowering whilst other are more shrub or tree-like. Many have an attractive blue colour. Flowers are funnel-shaped with greenish or reddish outer segments.
- Name status
Correct
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