Espostoa lanata subsp. ruficeps
Also known as: Espostoa ruficeps F.Ritter
- Espostoa ruficeps F.Ritter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Espostoa lanata subsp. ruficeps is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Espostoa lanata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Peru
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