Pilosocereus royenii
Pilosocereus royenii is a species of cactus that is endemic to Puerto Rico and the Virgin islands. Common names include Royen's tree cactus,[2] dildo cactus and pipe organ cactus.[1]. It is composed of multiple long, tubular shaped branches, each ribbed with multiple sections and sharp spines.
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Species: | P. royenii |
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Pilosocereus royenii (L.) Byles & G.D.Rowley 1957 | |
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Cactus royenii L 1753 |
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References
- "Pilosocereus royenii". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 2009-12-04.
- "Pilosocereus royenii". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
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