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Pachypodium geayi vs. lamerei: Leaf Length Distinguishes Species

Identification Key

P. geayi: Long leaves (up to 18 inches on 4-ft plant), silvery trunk.
P. lamerei: Shorter leaves (<12 inches), darker trunk.

Your Cabo photo likely P. geayi based on leaf length description.

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