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Corryocactus brachypetalus
Corryocactus brachypetalus is a species of Corryocactus found in Peru.
From the article Corryocactus brachypetalus on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), quoted section by section
Description
This cactus forms large clumps with numerous, erect stems that branch profusely from the base, reaching heights of 2 to 4 meters. The dull green stems are 6 to 10 centimeters in diameter and feature seven to eight prominent ribs. Each areole bears up to 20 spines, which are initially black and lighten with age. These spines are occasionally twisted and generally shorter than 1 centimeter, though one or more can grow to 10 to 16 centimeters long. The plant produces broadly funnel-shaped flowers, measuring 4 to 6 centimeters in diameter, with a deep orange to orange-red color. Its fruits are spherical, greenish-yellow, and spiny when immature, reaching 6 to 7 centimeters in diameter. These fruits contain opaque seeds approximately 1.5 mm long.
Range & habitat
Corryocactus brachypetalus is a shrubby cactus species native to the Arequipa region of Peru, where it thrives in desert and dry scrub biomes at elevations between 50 and 600 meters.
Wikipedia: “Distribution”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 438378.