Silver torch cactus
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| Cleistocactus strausii |
Silver torch cactus is a succulent of family Cactaceae. It is native to Bolivia and Argentina
When mature, the silver torch cactus produces deep red flowers extending horizontally from the main columns.
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External links
- http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Cactaceae/Cleistocactus_strausii.html
- close up picture of flowers (http://birdfotos.com/blooms-thorns/s-torch/torch01.htm)
