Haageocereus australis
Haageocereus australis, commonly known as 'Quisco De La Costa De Aric', is a species of cactus endemic to southern Peru and northern Chile. Flower color is white. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10b and grows in a very dry desert. The 1–2-inch-diameter (25–51 mm) stems grow along the ground and may reach 3 feet (0.91 m) in length.
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Species: | H. australis |
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References
The Cactus Family by Edward F. Anderson, Wilhelm Barthlott, Roger Brown
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