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Peniocereus oaxacensis

Scientific Name: Peniocereus oaxacensis (Britton & Rose) D.R.Hunt
Synonym: Nyctocereus oaxacensis
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico (Oaxaca)

Growth Habits: Erect stems sometimes climbing, up to 10 feet (3 m), 0.6 to 1.2 in. in diameter (1.5-3 cm); 7-10 obtuse ribs; areoles with white wool; 9 to 12 needle-like spines, reddish when young, with darker tips, up to 1.2 in. long (3 cm).

Blooming Habits:
Nocturnal white flowers with pinkish outside segments, 3.2 to 4 inches long (8 to 10 cm).

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