Lemaireocereus

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Lemaireocereus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Lemaireocereus (Lemaire's Cereus). Cactaceae. Usually large trees or shrubs (one species prostrate). Stems and branches strongly ribbed and with numerous stout spines: flowers diurnal, medium-sized: fruits covered with clusters of spines (finally falling off as the fruits ripens), edible. Species 13. This is one of the most important genera of the Cereus group. Some, and perhaps all, species are of great economic value; some are widely planted in the tropics for their delicious fruits Some 8 species are in culture. ^CH 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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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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