Myrtillocactus cochal
Myrtillocactus cochal, the candelabra cactus (a name it shares with other plants), is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to Baja California.[2] Individuals can reach 3 m (10 ft), and are hardy to USDA zone 9b.[3]
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| Spines | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Myrtillocactus |
| Species: | M. cochal |
| Binomial name | |
| Myrtillocactus cochal | |
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References
- Burquez Montijo, A.; Felger, R.S. (2017) [amended version of 2013 assessment]. "Myrtillocactus cochal". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T152269A121529380. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152269A121529380.en. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- "Myrtillocactus cochal (Orcutt) Britton & Rose". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- "Myrtillocactus cochal (Candelabra Cactus)". Succupedia. World of Succulents. 24 June 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
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