Lophocereus marginatus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Lophocereus |
| Species: | L. marginatus
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| Lophocereus marginatus (DC.) S. Arias & Terrazas
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Lophocereus marginatus is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is sometimes called Mexican fencepost cactus.[2] It has columnar trunks that grow slowly to 12 feet (3.7 m) and may reach 20 feet (6.1 m) in height. Stems are 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 centimetres) in diameter, with ribs 5 to 7 in (13 to 18 cm). Its central spine is about 3⁄8 inch (0.95 cm) in diameter with five to 9 radials and slightly yellowish in color. Its cuttings are sometimes used to create fences, as its spines are not as large or dangerous as some cacti.[2]
Distribution
The species is native to Mexico.[1] It is also found in U.S. states that border Mexico: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Lophocereus marginatus (DC.) S. Arias & Terrazas". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Mexican Fencepost Cactus". Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment. Pictures, Photos, Information, Descriptions. Archived from the original on 27 August 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ "Pachycereus marginatus". University of Arizona.
- NL Britton, JN Rose, (1909). The genus Cereus and its allies in North America.