Kingdom Plantae Family Cactaceae Tribe Trichocereeae Scientific name Gymnocalycium horstii Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Subfamily Cactoideae Genus Gymnocalycium Higher classification Gymnocalycium | |
Similar Gymnocalycium, Cactus, Gymnocalycium buenekeri, Gymnocalycium denudatum, Frailea bruchii |
My gymnocalycium horstii cactus plant in pink flower
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.
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My gymnocalycium horstii cactus in beautiful pink flower 2014
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