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Quisco de la precordillera de arica (Haageocereus chilensis)

Description

Haageocereus fascicularis commonly known as 'Quisco de la precordillera de Arica' is a species of cactus from the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to southern Peru and northern Chile. It branches at the base. It reaches about 3 feet in height with many arms measuring about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Its white, very fragrant flowers open at night and measure about 3 inches. Its fruit is bright red.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Cactaceae

              • Genus: Haageocereus