“Oreocereus” Genus

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Oreocereus comes from the Greek term “oros,” meaning “mountain,” and the Latin term “cereus,” meaning “candle.” This is also commonly called the “old-man cactus.” This genus is commonly found at higher elevations, around 10,000 feet, such as in Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. Regarding physical appearance, Oreocereus plants are covered with wooly white fuzz.

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