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Stenocereus griseus

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Cactaceae

Scientific name
  
Stenocereus griseus

Order
  
Caryophyllales

Genus
  
Stenocereus

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Stenocereus, Stenocereus queretaroensis, Stenocereus pruinosus, Stenocereus gummosus, Cereus stellatus

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Stenocereus griseus, also known as the Mexican organ pipe, dagger cactus, pitaya, and pitayo de mayo, is a species of cactus.

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Stenocereus griseus cactus


Description

This tree-like cactus can grow up to 9 m tall, with stems up to 12 cm in diameter.

Distribution

Stenocereus griseus Mexican Organ Pipe Pitayo de Mayo Stenocereus griseus

This species is found in Mexico in Oaxaca and Veracruz, coastal Venezuela, and the ABC islands of the Dutch Caribbean.

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References

Stenocereus griseus Wikipedia