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trichocereus pachanoi
🌵Cactacea
Native to the central Andes of Ecuador and Peru, Trichocereus pachanoi inhabits volcanic rocky slopes between 2000 and 3000 meters elevation. It is a fast-growing, columnar, polycarpic cactus with basal branching and smooth bright green bark, differing from rougher-barked Trichocereus species. Cylindrical columnar stem with 6-8 ribs, each 2-3 cm thick; radial spines thin, 1-2 cm long; light green coloration intensifies under full sun. Typical height 3-5 m in natural habitat.
