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Maihuén

Maihuenia poeppigii

Photo by isscarr
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-36.6921, -71.6542

Field Notes

Description:

Succulent cactus shrub, notable as it can tolerate moisture and cold. The flowers are beautiful, large, satiny and lemon-yellow in color.

Habitat:

Native to Chile and Argentina.

Notes:

Thanks, @craigwilliams for ID.

Reference Links:

EOL: Maihuenia poeppigii, Maihuenia poeppigii, Maihuenia poeppigii - Arbustos Chilebosque

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Maihuenia poeppigii

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Comments (3)
isscarr
Thanks @craigwilliams. I'm happy I can share this.
craigwilliams
Another ref. showing some pampered cultivated plants! http://cactiguide.com/cactus/?genus=Maihuenia&species=poeppigii
craigwilliams
Great spotting! Must be one of the smallest Cacti I've ever seen! Thanks for sharing this.

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PublishedDecember 10, 2011

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