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Maihuenia patagonica

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Maihuenia patagonica, commonly known locally as chupas sangre or siempre verde, is a succulent cactus shrub native to Chile and Argentina. Maihuenia patagonica is remarkably tolerant to moisture and cold temperatures.^[3]

Description

Maihuenia patagonica forms dense cushions about 30 cm (12 in) tall and several meters wide with densely-packed spines. It has a single, 40 cm (16 in) long taproot. It blooms white to violet flowers.

References

^ The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (2017). "Maihuenia patagonica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T152787A121548884. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152787A121548884.en. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
^ The Cactus Expert. "Maihuenia patagonica".
^ "Maihuenia patagonica". Retrieved 13 February 2022.

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Maihuenia patagonica: Brief Summary

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Maihuenia patagonica, commonly known locally as chupas sangre or siempre verde, is a succulent cactus shrub native to Chile and Argentina. Maihuenia patagonica is remarkably tolerant to moisture and cold temperatures.

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