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Cleistocactus hyalacanthus Backeberg 1942 Cleistocactus straussli var. jujuyensis Backeberg 1935 Cleistocactus jujuyensis (Backeberg) Backeberg 1942 Woolly torch
Woolly torch cactus is found in northwestern Argentina and northeastern Bolivia. It is not found in North America. Identification: Plants are shrublike, up to 3' (1 m) high. Erect stems are 1½-2" (4-6 cm) in diameter, with about 20 ribs. Three brown to yellowish central spines are up to 1" (3 cm) long. In addition, there are 20-30 fine whitish spines of varying length. Flowers are purplish pink, 1¼-1½" (3.5-4 cm) long; forming small fruits. References:
Anderson, Edward F., The Cactus Family, Timber Press, 2001, p. 157 Online References:
Cleistocactus hyalacanthus on Wikimedia Commons Cleistocactus hyalacanthus on CalPhotos Cleistocactus hyalacanthus on CactiGuide.com Cleistocactus hyalacanthus on Desert-tropicals.com Cleistocactus hyalacanthus—monstrose crested form on Cactus Art: the World of Cacti & Succulents Cleistocactus hyalacanthus description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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