Family Cactaceae | Genus Haageocereus Rank Species | |
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Similar Neowerdermannia chilensis, Echinopsis deserticola, Austrocactus spiniflorus, Oreocereus leucotrichus, Copiapoa fiedleriana | ||
Haageocereus fascicularis commonly known as 'Quisco de la precordillera de Arica' is a species of cactus from the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to southern Peru and northern Chile.
It branches at the base. It reaches about 3 feet in height with many arms measuring about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Its white, very fragrant flowers open at night and measure about 3 inches. Its fruit is bright red.
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