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Melocactus pachyacanthus

Scientific Name: Melocactus pachyacanthus Buining & Brederoo
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Brazil (northern Bahia) at low elevations

Growth Habits: Solitary, up to 12 inches tall (30 cm), 8 inches in diameter (20 cm)

Blooming Habits:
small white or magenta flowers, up to 0.4 inches in diameter (1 cm)

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