Pachycereus marginatus
| Pachycereus marginatus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Tribe: | Pachycereeae |
| Genus: | Pachycereus |
| Species: | P. marginatus |
Pachycereus marginatus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. (Also sometimes called "Mexican Fencepost Cactus".[1]) It has columnar trunks that grow slowly to 12 feet (3.7m) and may reach 20 feet (6.1m) in height. Stems are 3 to 4 inches (9-10cm) in diameter; ribs 5 to 7 inches (13-18cm). Its central spine is about 3/8 inch (1cm) in diameter with 5-9 radials and slightly yellowish in colour. It's cuttings are sometimes used to create a fences as it its spines are not a large or dangerous as some cacti.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Mexican Fencepost Cactus.". Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment. Pictures, Photos, Information, Descriptions. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- NL Britton, JN Rose, (1909). The genus Cereus and its allies in North America.
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