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Ferocactus acanthodes f. albispinus

Ferocactus acanthodes f. albispinus

Copiapoa х scopa

Copiapoa х scopa

Thelocactus rinconensis

Thelocactus rinconensis

Brasilicactus graessneri var. flaviflorus

Brasilicactus graessneri var. flaviflorus

Acharagma aguirreanum

Acharagma aguirreanum

Pelecyphora strobiliformis

Pelecyphora strobiliformis

Sclerocactus mesae-verdae

Sclerocactus mesae-verdae

Echinocactus horizonthalonius var. minimus

Echinocactus horizonthalonius var. minimus

Pterocactus valentini f. cristata

Pterocactus valentini f. cristata

Mammillaria bocasana

Mammillaria bocasana

The ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CACTI is a an internet resource for all impassioned of Cacti around the world. It aims to be a comprehensive encyclopaedia for all cacti species. (Comprising: monstruos, crested, variegated, albinos, chimaeras, spineless, caudiciforms, epiphytes, winter-hardy, trees, perennials)

The encyclopedia of Cacti provides the Accepted Latin name for most species, subspecies, variety, forms and cultivars, with links to all Synonyms by which that plants has been known. The encyclopedia is regularly updated with information.
Summary Statistics:
The encyclopedia of Cacti contains 1 plant families, 441 plant genera and includes 17590 scientific names and synonyms. 6810 taxa and cultivars have their individual description sheet, 2237 of which are accepted scientific names, 419 cultivars names and 14934 synonyms. The encyclopedia of Cacti is illustrated with 12217 plant photos.