Echinopsis scopulicola

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Echinopsis scopulicola

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Trichocereeae
Genus: Echinopsis
Species: E. scopulicola
Binomial name
Echinopsis scopulicola
(F.Ritter) Mottram

Echinopsis scopulicola is a type of cactus native to Bolivia, which contains psychedelic compounds. Many claim this species contains mescaline, but there has never been any official studies done, so any speculation about its properties are without solid scientific support.

[edit] Names

This cactus is synonymous with Trichocereus scopulicola, and its scientific name is Echinopsis scopulicola.

[edit] Plant Description

This cactus grows 3-4 meters tall, and 8-10 cm in diameter, and is also noted for its unusually short spines.

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