Stetsonia coryne
| Toothpick cactus | |
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| Genus: | Stetsonia |
| Species: | S. coryne
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Stetsonia is a genus of cactus, with the sole species Stetsonia coryne, the toothpick cactus. The plant is native to the deserts and dry forest (Gran Chaco) of Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. Stetsonia coryne grows to a height of 15 to 25 ft (4.6 to 7.6 m) tall. It has white flowers. The genus was named to honor Francis Lynde Stetson, a New York attorney and plant lover.[2]
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References
- ^ Goettsch, B.K. & Superina, M. (2013). "Stetsonia coryne". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T14144A4408913. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T152044A590640.en. {{cite iucn}}: error: |doi= / |page= mismatch (help)
- ^ Everett (1 July 1982). Encyclopedia of Horticulture. Taylor & Francis. p. 3235. ISBN 978-0-8240-7240-7. Retrieved 31 August 2012.