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Cylindropuntia ciribe

Cylindropuntia ciribe (Engelm.) F.M.Knuth
Cylindropuntia ciribe
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Cylindropuntia ciribe is a species in the Cactaceae family, first described in 1936 by F.M. Knuth. It was originally named by Engelm.

Description

Cylindropuntia ciribe belongs to the Cylindropuntia genus within the Cactaceae family. The species was published in 1936, with the original name credited to Engelm and later revised by F.M. Knuth. This species is part of a group of cacti characterized by their cylindrical stems and spiny structures. It is native to arid regions and is adapted to dry, desert-like environments.

Synonyms

Cylindropuntia bigelovii var. ciribeCylindropuntia bigelovii subsp. ciribeOpuntia bigelovii var. ciribeOpuntia ciribe

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