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Arthrocereus melanurus ssp. magnus

Scientific Name: Arthrocereus melanurus ssp. magnus N.P.Taylor & D.C.Zappi
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Brazil (Minas Gerais: Parque Estadual de Ibitipoca)

Growth Habits: Stems basally branching, up to 5 feet tall (1.5 m), each stem 1.4 inches in diameter (3.5 cm); 12 to 19 ribs;; many unequal brown spines

Blooming Habits:
Nocturnal, yellowish, funnel shaped flowers in summer, 2.4 inches long (6 cm).

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