Haageocereus fascicularis
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Genus: | Haageocereus |
| Species: | H. fascicularis |
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Haageocereus fascicularis |
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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.
The Cactus Family By Edward F. Anderson, Wilhelm Barthlott, Roger Brown
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