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Family: Cactaceae Scientific name: Cereus uruguayanus Description: Plant Form Tree cactus Size Up to 8 m tall Stem Covered with blueish waxy layer, usually has six laterial ribs where spikes arise from Spines Aranged in clusters of 6-8 which are 1-2 cm long Flowers White, 15 cm long, funnel shaped, usually open at night and close in the morning Fruit and Seeds Large red fruits Habitat Distinguishing Features Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Agricultural Lifeform: Cacti/succulent
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