Polaskia
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Polaskia chende - chende, chinoa Polaskia chichipe - chichipe, chichibe, chichituna |
Polaskia (named after American amateur Charles Polaski) is a genus of tree-like cacti reaching 4-5 m high, comprising 2 species. Both present primitive characteristics, but Polaskia chichipe is nearer to Myrtillocactus while Polaskia chende is nearer to Stenocereus. The genus is found in the Mexican states of Puebla and Oaxaca.
[edit] Synonymy
The following genera have been brought into synonymy with Polaskia:
