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Echinopsis angelesii

Scientific Name: Echinopsis angelesii (R.Kiesling) G.D.Rowley
Synonym: Trichocereus angelesii
Family: Cactaceae

Trichocereus angelesii at the HBG (HBG 52623), close up of a stem

Origin: Argentina (Salta)

Growth Habits: Basally branching, sprawling or semi-erect dull green stems, 3 feet long or more (90 cm), 2.4 inches in diameter (6 cm); 20 notched ribs; close set brownish areoles; 1 central, up to 0.8 inch long (2 cm); 12 radials, to 0.6 inch long (1.5 cm).

Trichocereus angelesii at the HBG (HBG 52623), general view

Blooming Habits:
Bell shaped white flowers, 8 inch long (20 cm), 6 inches in diameter (15 cm).

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