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Senita Cactus Furry cactus also refer to as "whisker cactus" can reach heights up to 7m. Pachycereus schottii Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Senita Cactus

Furry cactus also refer to as "whisker cactus" can reach heights up to 7m.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    That's weird, yet beautiful. Any idea what the fur is for? Posted 10 years ago
    1. View Stephen Philips's profile
      Stephen Philips
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      That is a great question. I am not positive but I do know this...

      The blooms come out at night and are always within the thick hairs. Of course as with most cactus the fruit is edible so the hairs help protect the fruit while becoming mature. Not sure of all the reasons but these facts make some sense.       Posted 10 years ago

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The Senita cactus

''Pachycereus schottii'', the senita cactus, is a species of cactus from southern Arizona and north-western Mexico, particularly Baja California and Sonora. Synonyms include ''Pilocereus schottii'' and ''Lophocereus schottii''.

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Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
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