Eulychnia acida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eulychnia acida |
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Eulychnia
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acida
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Eulychnia acida is a flowering plant in the family Cactaceae that is found in Chile.
Description
The plant is an arborescent cactus, of mainly columnar formation that branches out in its growth, with a single base trunk, developing a profuse crown of up to three meters in diameter. It reaches varying heights according to temperature zone and microclimate, of 1.5 to 6 m tall, with many branches. It has long flexible thorns, sometimes robust. The flowers are of medium size, with short petals coloured pink to white.
See also
In Spanish: Eulychnia acida para niños
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