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Pitahayo

Scientific Name: Stenocereus martinezii (J.G.Ortega) Bravo
Synonym: Lemaireocereus martinezii, Rathbunia martinezii
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico (Sinaloa: around Mazatlan))

Growth Habits: Tree-like, up to 15 feet tall (5 m); stems with 9 ribs; areoles 0.4 inches in diameter (1 cm); 3 central spines, upper one up to 2 in. long (5 cm), lower 2, 0.2 in. (5 mm); 7-11 short black laterals

Blooming Habits:
Whitish pink nocturnal flowers

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