Espostoa
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 Espostoa lanata var. gracilis
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Espotoa is a genus of columnar cacti, comprising 16 species known from the Andes of southern Ecuador and Peru. It usually lives at an altitude of between 800m and 2500 m . Its fruit is sweet juicy and edible. The genus is named after Nicolas E. Esposto, a renowned botanist from Lima.
[edit] Synonymy
The following genera have been included in this genus:
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[edit] External links
- Espostoa guentheri Photo
