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Marginatocereus marginatus (DC.) Backeb. Mexican fence post cactus, organ pipe cactus, Mexican fencepost, (Pachycereus marginatus, Cereus marginatus, Lemaireocereus margi
Mexican fence post cactus is native to Mexico. Identification: These cacti reach 5-10' (1.5-3 m) in height, and up to a maximum of 20' (6.1 m). They grow in clusters, branched at the base, but unbranched above. The straight columns are 3-4" (7.6-10 cm) around, with 5-7 ribs. Pink or greenish-white flowers 1¼-1½" (3.2-4.2 cm) around grow along the edges of the ribs, becoming dark red fruits ¼" (8.4 mm) in diameter. Edibility: The small red fruits are edible, and very sweet. Online References:
George and Audrey DeLange's Arizona wildflower site Cactus Art: the World of Cacti & Succulents The Madrean Archipelago Biodiversity Assessment Pachycereus marginatus Cereus marginatus Lemaireocereus marginatus Stenocereus marginatus Cereus gemmatus Lophocereus marginatus (DC.) S.Arias & Terrazas Marginatocereus marginatus var. oaxacensis Backeb. Stenocereus marginatus var. gemmatus Bravo Lemaireocereus margi Cereus marginatus DC. Lemaireocereus marginatus (DC.) A. Berger Stenocereus marginatus (DC.) A. Berger & Buxb. Pachycereus marginatus (DC.) Britton & Rose Cereus gemmatus Otto
Marginatocereus marginatus description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 29 Jul 2023.
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5/25/2009 · Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, Arizona
2/24/1998 · Antigua Range: Zones 9b-11:
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