Gymnocalycium horstii
| Gymnocalycium horstii | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Tribe: | Trichocereeae |
| Genus: | Gymnocalycium |
| Species: | G. horstii |
| Binomial name | |
| Gymnocalycium horstii Buining | |
Gymnocalycium horstii is a globular cactus resembling a loaf of bread from a bakery. Plants have a squat appearance and spines that are curved back towards the body. Plants usually offset over time, creating interesting specimens. This South American species has a geographic distribution across Uruguay, eastern Paraguay, southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. [1]
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References
- "Desert-Tropicals.com". Retrieved 2008-07-22.
Gymnocalycium horstii in flower
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