Myrtillocactus
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Myrtillocactus geometrizans
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Myrtillocactus cochal |
Myrtillocactus (from Latin, "blueberry cactus") is a genus of cacti. The genus is found from Mexico to Guatemala. The genus is best known with Myrtillocactus geometrizans.
The genus Myrtillocereus Fric & Kreuz. (orth. var.) has been brought into synonymy with this genus.
[edit] See also
- Chiotilla
- Myrtgerocactus - a natural hybrid involving Myrtillocactus cochal