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Austrocylindropuntia yanganucensis

Scientific Name: Austrocylindropuntia yanganucensis (Rauh & Backeb.) E.F.Anderson
Synonym: Opuntia yanganucensis, Tephrocactus yanganucensis
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Peru (Ancash)

Growth Habits: Cushion forming cactus; ellipsoidal segments, up to 2 inches long (5 cm); leaves up to 0.4 inches long (1 cm); 1 to 4 unequal spines, the longest one up to 0.8 inches long (2 cm)

Blooming Habits:
Small red flowers

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