pachycereuspachycereus
genusgenusTowering columnar cacti native to desert regions, characterized by their thick, ribbed stems and impressive height. These architectural plants develop a distinctive woody skeleton as they age, creating dramatic silhouettes in their natural habitat.
Etymology
The name combines the Greek words 'pachys' meaning 'thick' and 'cereus' meaning 'wax candle' or 'torch', referring to the plant's thick, upright growing pattern.
Interesting fact!
The woody inner structure of these cacti is so durable that indigenous peoples have traditionally used the dried stems as building materials and to make furniture.