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Pilosocereus millspaughii, commonly called the Key Largo tree cactus, [citation needed] is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to Florida, The Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. [1] It was first described by Nathaniel Lord Britton in 1909 as Cephalocereus millspaughii. [2]
Hurricanes are a threat to the cactus because the winds can break cactus branches or bring down taller vegetation, causing injury; however, hurricane action may open the canopy, providing sunlight to the cactus, which may be beneficial. As of 2009 there are seven known populations of this plant in Florida, located on four of the Florida Keys. [3]
This cactus is a species of tree [4] which grows up to eight feet/2.4 meters tall. The stem segments are up to 40 centimeters long and are "copiously armed" with pink spines which can exceed 12 centimeters in length. The spines on the trunk all point downward and are the largest spines on the plant.
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Rhipsalis baccifera, commonly known as the mistletoe cactus, is an epiphytic cactus which originates from Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Florida. It is also found throughout the tropics of Africa and into Sri Lanka where it is known in Sinhala as nawahandi ( නවහන්දි ). [ 2 ]
Seed sown early in the year produces seedlings that benefit from a longer growing period. [110] Seed is sown in a moist growing medium and then kept in a covered environment, until 7–10 days after germination, to avoid drying out. [111] A very wet growing medium can cause both seeds and seedlings to rot. [112]
These plants can reach up to 20 feet in height though sometimes the stems recline with age. It has scented white flowers up to 15 centimeters long, and its flower tube is covered with stiff, brown hairs.The fruits that shifts from yellow to red through development, somewhat resembling the appearance of an apple, reach a diameter of 6 to 7.5 ...
Harrisia fragrans is a rare species of cactus known by the common name fragrant prickly apple. It is endemic to Florida, where it is known only from St. Lucie County. The plant's habitat has been almost completely consumed by development, leading to its rarity. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.