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Marginatocereus marginatus (DC.) Backeb. Cereus marginatus Lemaireocereus marginatus Marginatocereus marginatus Stenocereus marginatus Cereus gemmatus Cereus gemmatus Otto Cereus marginatus DC. Lemaireocereus marginatus (DC.) A. Berger Lophocereus marginatus (DC.) S.Arias & Terrazas Marginatocereus marginatus var. oaxacensis Backeb. Pachycereus marginatus (DC.) Britton & Rose Stenocereus marginatus (DC.) A. Berger & Buxb. Stenocereus marginatus var. gemmatus Bravo Mexican Fence Post Cactus, Organ Pipe Cactus, Mexican Fencepost
Mexican fence post cactus is native to Mexico. Identification: These cacti reach 5-10' (1.5-3 m) in height, and up to a maximum of 20' (6.1 m). They grow in clusters, branched at the base, but unbranched above. The straight columns are 3-4" (7.6-10 cm) around, with 5-7 ribs. Pink or greenish-white flowers 1¼-1½" (3.2-4.2 cm) around grow along the edges of the ribs, becoming dark red fruits ¼" (8.4 mm) in diameter. Edibility: The small red fruits are edible, and very sweet. Online References:
Marginatocereus marginatus at George and Audrey DeLange's Arizona wildflower site Marginatocereus marginatus on CactiGuide.com Marginatocereus marginatus on Desert-tropicals.com Marginatocereus marginatus on Cactus Art: the World of Cacti & Succulents Marginatocereus marginatus description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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5/25/2009 · Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, AZ
2/24/1998 · Antigua Range: Zones 9b-11:
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ID is uncertain 
