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SPECIMEN / CACTACEAE

Oreocereus celsianus

Old Man of the Andes

Origin to be documented

GENUS OVERVIEW / Oreocereus

Oreocereus is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix oreo- (ὀρεο-, mountain) and the Neo-Latin cereus, meaning wax or torch.

This source describes the genus, not this particular species or selection. Species-specific characteristics and growing requirements are not confirmed.

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Botanical family
Cactaceae
Climate
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