Pilosocereus albisummus

Pilosocereus albisummus belongs to the Cactaceae family, a group of plants commonly known as cacti. This species is distributed across several regions of Brazil, including the Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central areas. It was formally published in 1987 by the botanists P.J. Braun and Esteves, who provided its scientific classification. The species is part of the genus Pilosocereus, which includes columnar cacti typically found in arid and semi-arid environments. Its distribution within Brazil suggests an adaptation to a range of habitats within the country's diverse ecosystems.