''Cereus horrispinus'' is a species of cactus in the genus ''Cereus''.

Description

''Cereus horrispinus'' is a species of ''Cereus'' native to

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and

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; This plant grows in the seasonally dry tropical areas. It is semi-decumbent cactus can grow up to 5 meters tall with bluish-green stems. These stems grow up to 1 meter tall, and 5cm inches in diameter. The areoles of this species bear grey spines. From the areoles, sweet-scented nocturnal flowers emerge. Its flowers grow up to 17cm, its greenish fruits are spherical to egg-shaped, revealing their edible flesh.

Gallery

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References

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