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Old Man head cactus / Cabeza de viejito

Cephalocereus senilis

Description:

Old man cactus is a tall, columnar species with clusters of stems that may grow to 5–15 m tall; the individual stems are usually unbranched, being unable to withstand the weight of side branches adequately (Mauseth Research). The most striking feature is the shaggy coat of long, white hairs suggestive of unkempt hair on an old man. The coat is a particularly striking silvery white on the young cactus; as the plant ages the stem begins to lose its covering. The flowers are red, yellow, or white, though the plant may not flower until 10–20 years old. This one was a small one within the reach of my pocket camera.

Habitat:

A mix forest.

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LuisStevens
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LuisStevens

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Spotted on Mar 21, 2015
Submitted on Mar 23, 2015

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