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Melocactus intortus
Round Cactus with a large, spherical green stem from which a bristly cylindrical cap, called a cephalium develops. Up to 20 large, broad ribs run up the length of the stem, and it is covered in stout, yellow-brown spines which may measure up to 7 centimetres. On top of the cephalium grows reddish and white wooly fur.
At the dry North Eastern side of Saba. Near the tidal pools, Cove bay and Flat point. Dutch Antilles.
Gorgeous Cactus.
Spotted on Jul 11, 2014
Submitted on Aug 21, 2014
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I saw these cacti in the BVI too. Nice looking and unique!