Echinopsis scopulicola facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Echinopsis scopulicola
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Cactaceae
Subfamily:	Cactoideae
Genus:	Echinopsis
Species:	E. scopulicola
Binomial name
Echinopsis scopulicola (F.Ritter) Mottram
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Echinopsis scopulicola is a fascinating type of cactus. It grows naturally in the country of Bolivia in South America. This unique plant is known for its tall growth and interesting features.

About This Cactus

This cactus is also known by another scientific name, Trichocereus scopulicola. Its official scientific name today is Echinopsis scopulicola. Scientists use these names to make sure everyone knows exactly which plant they are talking about.

What the Plant Looks Like

The Echinopsis scopulicola cactus can grow very tall. It often reaches heights of 3 to 4 meters, which is like two tall adults standing on top of each other! The plant's body is usually about 8 to 10 centimeters wide. One special thing about this cactus is its spines. They are much shorter than the spines on many other cacti. This cactus can also mix with other types of cacti. It often forms natural mixes, called hybrids, with another Bolivian species, the Echinopsis lageniformis.