Penis Plant
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Trichocereus bridgesii Britton & Rose |
The Penis Plant, also known as the Penis Cactus, is a monstrose form of Echinopsis lageniformis. Contrary to the typical columnar habit of the species this cultivar displays short stem sections that branches avidly, forming a low spiny bush. The upper part of each stem segment is smooth and spineless, resembling the male reproductive organ. The lower part is spiny and shows a tendency to form ribs. The plant is of light green color.
The German name for this cultivar, Frauenglück, is more euphemistic than its English equivalent; it translates as "Women's Pleasure".
[edit] Chemistry
The chemical composition of E. lageniformis 'Penis Plant' is allegedly the same as that of the typical form of the species.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- K. Trout, Trout's Notes on San Pedro and related Trichocereus species (Sacred Cacti 3rd ed. Part B) (Moksha Press, 2005) ISBN 0-9770876-0-3, p.28.
