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Gymnocalycium spegazzinii

Gymnocalycium spegazzinii Britton & Rose
Gymnocalycium spegazzinii
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Gymnocalycium spegazzinii is a species of Gymnocalycium native to Argentina and Bolivia. It was named in honor of the botanist C. L. Spegazzini.

Description

Gymnocalycium spegazzinii, described by Britton & Rose in 1922, is a member of the Cactaceae family. It is found in the regions of Argentina Northwest and Bolivia. The species is part of the genus Gymnocalycium, which is widely distributed globally.

Distribution

Global · Argentina Northwest · Bolivia

Synonyms

Gymnocalycium spegazzinii subsp. sarkaeEchinocactus loricatusGymnocalycium horizonthaloniumGymnocalycium spegazzinii var. punillenseGymnocalycium spegazzinii f. unguispinum

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