Pilosocereus lanuginosus is a columnar cactus native to the Caribbean and northern South America. It is known for its dense, woolly cephalium (flowering zone) that produces nocturnal, funnel-shaped flowers. This striking cactus adds vertical interest to tropical and subtropical gardens.
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Pilosocereus (pil-oh-so-KER-ee-us) |
| Species: | lanuginosus (lan-oo-gih-NO-sus) |
| Synonyms: | Cactus lanuginosus, Cephalocereus lanuginosus, Pilocereus tweedyanus, Cereus tweedyanus, Pilosocereus backebergii |
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