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Cactus

Melocactus salvadorensis Werderm.
Cactus
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Melocactus salvadorensis is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to Brazil. It is distributed in the Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. The species was first described in 1934 by Werderm.

Description

Melocactus salvadorensis belongs to the genus Melocactus within the Cactaceae family. This cactus species is found in specific regions of Brazil, particularly in the Northeast and Southeast. It was formally published in 1934 by the botanist Werderm. The species shares the common name 'Cactus' in both English and the target language.

Other common names

Cactus

Distribution

BR · Global · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast

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