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Eulychnia acida
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Scientific classification
Genus:
Eulychnia
Species:
acida
Synonyms
  • Cereus longispinus
  • Eulychnia longispina
  • Eulychnia procumbens
  • Eulychnia aricensis
  • Eulychnia saint-pieana
  • Eulychnia barquitensis
  • Cereus acidus (Phil.) K.Schum.

Eulychnia acida is a fascinating flowering plant. It belongs to the Cactaceae family, which means it's a type of cactus! You can find this unique plant growing naturally in Chile, a country in South America.

What it Looks Like

This cactus grows like a tree. It has a single main trunk that branches out as it gets taller. It can form a wide, bushy top that spreads up to three meters (about 10 feet) across.

The height of Eulychnia acida can vary a lot. It depends on the temperature and the specific microclimate where it grows. These cacti can be anywhere from 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) tall to a towering 6 meters (about 20 feet) tall! They also have many branches.

Eulychnia acida has long, flexible thorns. Some of these thorns can be quite strong and tough. Its flowers are medium-sized. They have short petals that can be a lovely pink or white color.

See also

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