Melocactus glaucescens
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Melocactus glaucescens Buining & Brederoo |
Melocactus glaucescens is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot deserts. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- Taylor, N.P. 2002. Melocactus glaucescens. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.