Heliocereus

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Scientific Names

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Read about Heliocereus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Heliocereus (sun and cereus). Cactaceae. Procumbent plants with weak stems clambering over rocks and bushes. Branches strongly angled : ribs usually 3 or 4, bearing clusters of spines from all the areoles: ns. diurnal, large and showy, with a short tube; petals elongated; stamens long and numerous, declined; ovary and fr. spiny. — The four species known all come from Mex. The species of this genus readily hybridize with species of Epiphyllum (Phyllocactus) and other related genera, giving rise to many horticultural varieties. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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