Gymnocalycium horstii
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| Gymnocalycium horstii Buining
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Gymnocalycium horstii is a globular cactus resembling a loaf of bread from a bakery. Plants have a squat appearance and spines that are curved back towards the body. Plants usually offset over time, creating interesting specimens. This South American species has a geographic distribution across Uruguay, eastern Paraguay, southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina.[1]
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References
- "Desert-Tropicals.com". Retrieved 2008-07-22.
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