Lophocereus marginatus facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lophocereus marginatus
Scientific classification
Synonyms
List Cereus cupulatus Pfeiff. Cereus gemmatus Zucc. ex Pfeiff. Cereus incrustans Steud. Cereus incrustatus J.Forbes Cereus marginatus DC. Cereus marginatus f. gibbosus J.A.Purpus Cereus mirbelii Pfeiff. Echinopsis gemmata (Otto ex Pfeiff.) K.Schum. Lemaireocereus marginatus (DC.) A.Berger Marginatocereus marginatus (DC.) Backeb. Marginatocereus marginatus var. oaxacensis Backeb. Pachycereus marginatus (DC.) Britton & Rose Pachycereus marginatus var. gemmatus (Otto ex Pfeiff.) P.V.Heath Pachycereus marginatus f. gibbosus (J.A.Purpus) P.V.Heath Pachycereus marginatus var. oaxacensis (Backeb.) P.V.Heath Stenocereus marginatus (DC.) A. Berger & Buxb. Stenocereus marginatus var. gemmatus (Zucc. ex Pfeiff.) Bravo

The Lophocereus marginatus is a type of plant in the Cactaceae family, which includes all cacti. It is often called the Mexican fencepost cactus. This cactus grows tall and straight, like a column.

These cacti grow slowly. They can reach about 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall. Some even grow up to 20 feet (6.1 meters)! Their stems are usually 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10 cm) wide. Each stem has 5 to 7 ribs running along it.

The cactus has a main spine that is about 3/8 inch (1 cm) long. It also has 5 to 9 smaller spines around it. These spines are a bit yellowish. People sometimes use pieces of this cactus to make living fences. This is because its spines are not as big or dangerous as those on some other cacti.

Where the Mexican Fencepost Cactus Lives

This amazing cactus is originally from Mexico. It grows naturally in many parts of that country.

You can also find it in some parts of the United States. It lives in states that share a border with Mexico. These states include Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California.

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In Spanish: Lophocereus marginatus para niños