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Cipocereus minensis

Scientific Name: Cipocereus minensis (Werderm.) F.Ritter
Synonym: Cephalocereus meniensis, Cephalocereus minensis, Cereus minensis, Pilocereus minensis, Pilosocereus minensis
Family: Cactaceae

By João Medeiros Parque Estadual do Biribiri - Serra do Espinhaço - Diamantina - Minas Gerais - Brasil

Origin: Brazil (Minas Gerais)

Growth Habits: Columnar cactus, up to 3 feet tall (90 cm), stems 2 inches in diameter (5 cm), 12-15 ribs; around 20 spines

Blooming Habits:
Greenish white nocturnal flowers, 2 inches long (5 cm), 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm). They are followed by a blue round fruit.

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