Tephrocactus articulatus

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This is a Tephrocactus articulatus of the inermis variety.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Caryophyllales Family: Cactaceae Subfamily: Opuntioideae Genus: Tephrocactus Species: T. articulatus

The Tephrocactus articulatus species of cactus in the subfamily Opuntioideae of the Cactaceae family of plants. They tend to grow branches up to one foot tall with white flowers. Propagation is through either cuttings or seeds.

They originate in Argentina, but are also found in Phoenix, Arizona.

Common varieties within the species include var. inermis ("Pine cone cactus") and var. papyracanthus ("Paper Spine Cholla Cactus").

[edit] References

• Paper Spine Cactus (Tephrocactus articulatus)
• Tephrocactus articulatus var. syringacanthus

[edit] External links

• Dave's Garden: Detailed information on Papery Spine Cactus (Tephrocactus articulatus)