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Pereskia cactus

Pereskia lychnidiflora

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Field Notes

Description:

Today is a very rare and almost extinct cactus in the country, despite continuing efforts have not been able to locate native populations in the area of ​​Nicoya, and almost only known for two or three individuals in the area of ​​Bagaces and Puerto Humo.
In fact, prior to these individuals, who were settled in the last decades, the plant was believed extinct in the country. (INBIO)

Habitat:

Dry forest

Notes:

This on I am growing at home....just waiting for it to grow a flower for reconfirmation on the species.
It was described as Pereskia nicoyana (Nicoya) my hometown.

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I notice that , cause this pic was in my backyard. Thanks so much, for considering using it.
Congrats Jonathan, this unusual cactus was used in the Project Noah quiz https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152746918370603&set=a.10151038603515603.770909.10150120463815603&type=1
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PublishedJuly 1, 2011

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