pachycereuspachycereus

genusgenus

Towering 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.

All species of Pachycereus

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