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Stenocactus obvallatus

Scientific Name: Stenocactus obvallatus (A.P. de Candolle) A. Berger
Synonym: Brittonrosea obvallata, Brittonrosea pentacantha, Echinocactus anfractuosus var. pentacanthus , Echinocactus obvallatus, Echinocactus pentacanthus, Echinofossulocactus caespitosus, Echinofossulocactus obvallatus, Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus, Efossus obvallatus, Efossus pentacanthus, Stenocactus pentacanthus
Family: Cactaceae

as 'Stenocactus pentacanthus' at Miles 2 Go

Origin: Mexico (Tamaulipas, Queretaro to Mexico D.F.)

Growth Habits: Globular cactus, usually solitary, up to 4 inches in diameter (10 cm)

Blooming Habits:
The plants known as Stenocactus pentacanthus have long lasting bluish flowers in early spring. The flowers can be up to 1.5 inches in diameter (4 cm). Stenocactus obvallatus has white or pale yellow flowers with pink mid-veins.

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