Austrocactus bertinii
Scientific Name: Austrocactus bertinii (Cels ex Hérincq) Britton & Rose
Synonym: Austrocactus duseni, Austrocactus gracilis, Cereus bertinii, Cereus duseni, Echinocactus bertinii, Malacocarpus bertinii, Notocactus bertinii
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 9-11
Origin: Southern Argentina (Chubut)
Growth Habits: Solitary or branching slowly from the base, cylindrical cactus, up to 12 inches tall (30 cm), 2 inches in diameter (5 cm); 10 to 12 tuberculate low ribs; 4 hooked central spines, 1.2 to 2.4 inches long (3-6 cm); 10-15 radial spines, some yellow wool.
Blooming Habits:
Diurnal, yellow or pink flowers, up to 4 inches in diameter (10 cm)
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