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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit: Dehiscent
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Paper-spine

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Location: Western Washington
Date: 2017-11-30
Location: Botanical Garden of Berlin
Date: 2015-11-09
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2014-11-03
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Location: central Illinois
Date: 2014-11-06
Location: Van der Veer Botanical Garden  Davenport, Iowa
Date: 2012-07-02
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on May 25, 2013 6:23 AM concerning plant:
    "Aoracanthus Tephrocactus Lem., is a species flowering plant belonging to the family Cactaceae.

    It is endemic to Argentina in La Rioja , Córdoba , Mendoza and San Juan.

    This plant is succulent, ovoid, armed thorns , green and white flowers."

    Taken from wikipedia's page at: http://translate.google.com/tr...

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