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Parodia buiningii

Parodia buiningii (Buxb.) N.P.Taylor
Parodia buiningii
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Parodia buiningii is a cactus species from the Cactaceae family, native to South America. It is a small, solitary cactus with a spherical or oblate shape, reaching only a few inches in height. The plant has long yellow spines, produces yellow flowers, and develops hairy fruit with black seeds. It occurs in the regions around Santana do Livramento, Brazil, and Rivera, Uruguay.

Description

Parodia buiningii (Buxb.) N.P.Taylor is a species of the genus Parodia in the Cactaceae family. It is found in Brazil and Uruguay. This cactus is characterized by its compact, solitary growth form and yellow spines. It produces yellow flowers and has hairy fruit that contain black seeds. The species is distributed around the towns of Santana do Livramento in Brazil and Rivera in Uruguay.

Distribution

BR · Global · Brazil South · Uruguay

Synonyms

Ritterocactus buiningiiNotocactus buiningii

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