Pilosocereus royenii
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Pilosocereus royenii (L.) Byles & G.D.Rowley 1957
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Cactus royenii L 1753 |
Pilosocereus royenii is a species of cactus that is endemic to Puerto Rico and the Virgin islands. Common names include Royen's tree cactus,[2] dildo cactus and pipe organ cactus.[1]. It is composed of multiple long, tubular shaped branches, each ribbed with multiple sections and sharp spines.
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Sebucán (Pilosocereus royenii)
References
- ^ a b "Pilosocereus royenii". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2009-12-04.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Pilosocereus royenii". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
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