Austrocylindropuntia verschaffeltii is a distinctive cactus with cylindrical, jointed stems that grow in a sprawling, shrubby habit. Its stems are covered in clusters of fine, white spines (glochids) and a few longer central spines. It produces showy, orange-red flowers followed by fleshy fruits. This South American native is heat-loving and adds a unique texture to cactus gardens and xeriscapes.
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Austrocylindropuntia (oss-troh-sil-in-droh-PUN-tee-uh) |
| Species: | verschaffeltii (ver-shaf-FELT-ee-eye) |
| Synonym: | Opuntia verschaffeltii |
| Synonym: | Opuntia digitalis |
| Synonym: | Opuntia hypsophila |
| Synonym: | Opuntia haematacantha |
| Synonym: | Opuntia posnanskyana |
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