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Argentine Saguaro (Echinopsis terscheckii)  The flowers on the Argentine Saguaro grow from the side of the stem, upward along the ribs of the cactus vs the Arizona Saguaro which grow on the crown of the cactus.5N4A5353 Leucostele terscheckii Click/tap to enlarge

Argentine Saguaro (Echinopsis terscheckii)

The flowers on the Argentine Saguaro grow from the side of the stem, upward along the ribs of the cactus vs the Arizona Saguaro which grow on the crown of the cactus.5N4A5353

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* ''Echinopsis terscheckii var. montana'' K.Friedrich & G.D.Rowley
* ''Pilocereus terschenckii'' Rumpler ex Pfeiff.
* ''Trichocereus terscheckii'' Britton & Rose
*''Leucostele terscheckii'' Friedrich & G.D.Rowley
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''Leucostele terscheckii'', commonly known as the cardon grande cactus or Argentine saguaro, is a large cactus native to South America and popular in cultivation.

Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
Species identified by William Bodine
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Uploaded Oct 22, 2025. Captured Oct 21, 2025 16:48.
  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/5.6
  • 1/8192s
  • ISO8000
  • 73mm