Cleistocactus straussli var. jujuyensis Backeberg 1935
Cleistocactus jujuyensis (Backeberg) Backeberg 1942
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Cleistocactus hyalacanthus 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:
Cactus Art: the World of Cacti & Succulents (Cleistocactus hyalacanthus—monstrose crested form) Cleistocactus hyalacanthus description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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