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Cylindropuntia hystrix

Cylindropuntia hystrix (Griseb.) Areces
Cylindropuntia hystrix
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Cylindropuntia hystrix is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to the Archipiélago de Cuba. It was first described in 1976 and is part of the genus Cylindropuntia.

Description

Cylindropuntia hystrix (Griseb.) Areces is a member of the Cactaceae family, known as the cactus family. It is distributed globally but is specifically native to the Archipiélago de Cuba. This species is part of the genus Cylindropuntia, which includes various cactus species characterized by their cylindrical stems and spines. The species was formally published in 1976.

Distribution

Global · Cuba · Archipiélago de Cuba

Synonyms

Opuntia hystrixGrusonia hystrix

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