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Tephrocactus molinensis

Scientific Name: Tephrocactus molinensis (Speg.) Backeb.
Synonym: Maihueniopsis molinensis, Opuntia molinensis
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Argentina (Salta, Los Molinos)

Growth Habits: Small clumping succulent, the stem segments drop easily

The name 'molinensis' comes from 'Los Molinos', name of the original location.

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