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Cactus flower

Cereus sp.

Photo by oxyjack
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Field Notes

Description:

Bloom approximately 3.5-4 inches across. Cactus tall and cylindrical, around 4 feet high.

Habitat:

In garden in Davis, California.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
oxyjack
Thanks! I also appreciate your help with the ID, I don't know cacti very well. =)
LinhPhan
Ah, you are right, your cactus is rounded. Beautiful photo!
oxyjack
The flower is certainly similar to those of Cereus peruvianus, but the cactus itself looks different. I'm pretty sure that my flower belongs to the Cereus genus at least. Thanks for the help!
LinhPhan
Those look like cereus peruvianus cactus flowers.

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PublishedMarch 12, 2012

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