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Oreocereus celsianus or Old Man of the Andes Geotagged,Oreocereus celsianus,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Oreocereus celsianus or Old Man of the Andes

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The Old-Man-of-the-Andes

"Oreocereus celsianus", or the "old man of the mountain" is a member of the family Cactaceae native to the high lands of the Andes in South America, and is named for its fluffy white hair, which may protect it from intense sunlight and extreme temperatures.

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Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Mar 5, 2022. Captured Mar 3, 2022 13:28 in C5WP+45 Mesa, AZ, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/18.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO100
  • 70mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.