Stenocereus sp. (Organ Pipe Cactus) - Image 21

Botanical name: Stenocereus sp.

Common names: Organ Pipe Cactus, Octopus Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico, Central America

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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Stenocereus sp. (Organ Pipe Cactus) pink white flower close up on green spiked stem
Stenocereus stellatus
Stenocereus stellatus (Stellate Cactus) - columnar cactus with star-shaped white to pinkish flowers, pollinated by bees and bats; edible fruits are valued in traditional Mexican cuisine.


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