Maihuenia patagonica
Maihuenia patagonica, commonly known locally as chupas sangre or siempre verde, is a succulent cactus shrub native to Chile and Argentina. Maihuenia patagonica is remarkably tolerant to moisture and cold temperatures.[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Genus: | Maihuenia |
| Species: | M. patagonica |
| Binomial name | |
| Maihuenia patagonica Phil. Britton & Rose | |
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Description
Maihuenia patagonica forms dense cushions about 30 cm (12 in) tall and several meters wide with densely-packed spines. It has a single, 40 cm (16 in) long taproot. It blooms white to violet flowers.
References
- The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (2017). "Maihuenia patagonica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T152787A121548884. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152787A121548884.en. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- The Cactus Expert. "Maihuenia patagonica".
- "Maihuenia patagonica". Retrieved 13 February 2022.
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