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Cylindropuntia tesajo

Cylindropuntia tesajo (Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.) F.M.Knuth
Cylindropuntia tesajo
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Cylindropuntia tesajo is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to the northwest region of Mexico. It was first described in 1936 and is part of the genus Cylindropuntia.

Description

Cylindropuntia tesajo is a member of the Cactaceae family, commonly known as the cactus family. This species is distributed in the northwest of Mexico and is part of the genus Cylindropuntia. The scientific name was published in 1936 and is recognized globally. The species is part of a broader group of cacti that are adapted to arid environments.

Distribution

Global · Mexico Northwest

Synonyms

Opuntia tesajoGrusonia tesajoCylindropuntia tesajo var. cineraceaOpuntia cineracea

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