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Frailea buenekeri subs. densispina

Frailea buenekeri subs. densispina

Gymnocalycium eurypleurum

Gymnocalycium eurypleurum

Echinopsis terscheckii

Echinopsis terscheckii

Gymnocalycium oenanthemum

Gymnocalycium oenanthemum

Ferocactus peninsulae subs. viscainensis

Ferocactus peninsulae subs. viscainensis

Rebutia fidaiana

Rebutia fidaiana

Echinocereus poselgeri

Echinocereus poselgeri

Acanthocalycium spiniflorum f. violaceum

Acanthocalycium spiniflorum f. violaceum

Tephrocactus aoracanthus var. paediophilus

Tephrocactus aoracanthus var. paediophilus

Echinopsis cv. Elegant Lady

Echinopsis cv. Elegant Lady

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.