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Polaskia chichipe

Polaskia chichipe

Ferocactus peninsulae f. brevispinus

Ferocactus peninsulae f. brevispinus

Astrophytum asterias cv. Goryo Kabuto (Five Ribs) + Ruri

Astrophytum asterias cv. Goryo Kabuto (Five Ribs) + Ruri

Rebutia huasiensis

Rebutia huasiensis

Discocactus horstii

Discocactus horstii

Eulychnia acida

Eulychnia acida

Arrojadoa dinae var. nana

Arrojadoa dinae var. nana

Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Onzuka tricostatum

Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Onzuka tricostatum

Mammillaria longiflora

Mammillaria longiflora

Echinocereus pentalophus subs. leonensis

Echinocereus pentalophus subs. leonensis

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.