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Obregonia denegrii

Family: Cactaceae

Subfamily: Cactoideae

Tribe: Cacteae

Botanical Name: Obregonia denegrii

Extensions: N/A

English Name(s): Artichoke Cactus.

Synonyms: N/A.

Related Species: Obregonia is a monotypic genus, meaning there is only 1 specie.

Description:

Rib form:

Max. size: Very old seed grown plants can attain heights of 20cm and up to 20cm wide. More commonly, plants considered large are 5-13cm high and 5-15cm wide.

Skin:

Areoles:

Roots: A main tap root extends down from the stem in a rapid taper. The main tap is not huge, like that of Lophophora. There are often many lateral roots present and will grow many more fine roots in loose substrates.

Reproduction:

Flower Morphology:

Petal colour: White.

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