Cleistocactus tarijensis
Scientific Name: Cleistocactus tarijensis Cárdenas
Synonym: Cleistocactus compactus
Family: Cactaceae
Cleistocactus tarijensis at the HBG (HBG 18018, FR 69)
Origin: Bolivia (Tarija)
Growth Habits: Shrubby, erect stems 16 to 28 inches tall (40 to 70 cm), 3 to 5 cm in diameter; 12 to 20 ribs; 0 to 3 to 4 central spines, 1 inch (2.5 cm) long; around 20 radial spines;
Blooming Habits:
Flowers 1.6 inches (4 cm) in length, purple; seeds brown
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