“Pachycereus” Genus

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Pachycereus is native to Mexico and Southern Arizona, United States. This genus has nine to twelve identified species. The name Pachycereus comes from the Greek term “pachys,” meaning “thick,” and the Latin term “cereus,” meaning “torch.” The Pachycereus genus contains one of the enormous cacti reaching 82 feet tall. Pachycereus plants have ribbed stems, blue-green or bright green, and flowers that are small tubes or funnels up to 4 inches long.

Pachycereus Plants On Succulent City

Pachycereus Pringlei Image
Pachycereus Pringlei
Pachycereus Schottii F. Monstrosus Image
Pachycereus Schottii F. Monstrosus
Pachycereus Marginatus Image
Pachycereus Marginatus
Pachycereus Schottii Image
Pachycereus Schottii
Pachycereus Weberi Image
Pachycereus Weberi
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Pachycereus Pecten-aboriginum

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