Echinopsis spachiana
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Echinopsis spachiana is a species of cactus
native to South America
. Commonly cultivated as a pot- or rockery plant around the world, it has a lime green body with 1-2 cm long golden spines. It exhibits a columnar habit.
Cactus
A cactus is a member of the plant family Cactaceae. Their distinctive appearance is a result of adaptations to conserve water in dry and/or hot environments. In most species, the stem has evolved to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have evolved into spines...
native to South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. Commonly cultivated as a pot- or rockery plant around the world, it has a lime green body with 1-2 cm long golden spines. It exhibits a columnar habit.