Wonderfully Bristled Turk's-Cap Cactus
Scientific Name: Melocactus deinacanthus Buining & Brederoo
Family: Cactaceae
Melocactus deinacanthus at Kuentz Nursery in early June
Origin: Eastern Brazil (southern central Bahia state)
Growth Habits: Solitary, globose to cylindrical, up to 14 inches tall (35 cm), 10 inches in diameter (25 cm)
The Melocactus deinacanthus has 10-12 ribs. It is often considered as a synonym of Melocactus ernestii, but the CITES Checklist (2001) considers it a valid endangered species.
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