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Melocactus ernestii

Scientific Name: Melocactus ernestii Vaupel
Synonym: Melocactus azulensis, Melocactus deinacanthus ssp. florschuetzianus , Melocactus deinacanthus, Melocactus ernesti, Melocactus erythracanthus, Melocactus florschuetzianus, Melocactus interpositus, Melocactus longispinus, Melocactus montanus, Melocactus mulequensis, Melocactus neomontanus, Melocactus nitidus, Melocactus oreas var. longispinus , Melocactus oreas ssp. ernestii , Melocactus oreas
Family: Cactaceae

Melocactus ernestii var. longispinus at Kuentz Nursery in early June

Origin: Brazil (Bahia, Minas Gerais)

Growth Habits: Globose to conical, up to 18 inches tall (45 cm), 14 inches in diameter (35 cm), 10 to 13 ribs

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