Chiotilla
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| Escontria chiotilla (F.A.C.Weber) Rose |
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Cereus chiotilla F.A.C.Weber |
The chiotilla or jiotilla (Escontria chiotilla) is a species of cacti and the only species of the genus Escontria. The species originates from Mexico (Guerrero, Michoacán, Oaxaca, southern Puebla).
This is a tree-like cactus, up to 7 m tall. It has 7 or 8 acute ribs, and very close or confluent areoles.
