Espostoa mirabilis


Scientific Name: Espostoa mirabilis F. Ritter
Family: Cactaceae
(Espostoa mirabilis)
Espostoa mirabilis at the Wallace's collection in Phoenix in April

Origin: Peru, 3000 to 5000 feet elevation (900-1500 m)

Growth Habits: Shrubby to tree-like, green stems, up to 3.6 inches in diameter; 13 to 16 ribs; 1 or 2 white central spines with brownish tips; 30 or more white and brownish radials

(Espostoa mirabilis)
Espostoa mirabilis at Miles 2 Go


Blooming Habits:
White flowers, 2.2 inches long (5.5 cm), out of a brownish lateral cephalia


 

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