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Stenocereus thurberi

Family: Cactaceae, Genus: Stenocereus

Description:

Native to Mexico and the United States, this cactus is found in rocky deserts and has narrow stems growing from a single short trunk. The stems can grow to 16-26 feet tall, with 12 to 19 ribs and dark brown to black spines. It takes 150 years to reach maturity and produces white flowers with a purple or pink tint, pollinated by bats, and red fruit with sweet flesh.

Sources:
  1. [1] Organ Pipe Cactus - Stenocereus thurberi: Planet Desert. Visit Source

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Last Updated August 18, 2025

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