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Cochal

(Myrtillocactus cochal)

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Description

Myrtillocactus (from Latin, "blueberry cactus") is a genus of cacti. The genus is found from Mexico to Guatemala.The genus is best known with Myrtillocactus geometrizans. The genus Myrtillocereus Fric & Kreuz. (orth. var.) has been brought into synonymy with this genus.The largest plants in this genus can grow as tall as 5 meters. This cactus tends to flower in the summer and creates edible purple berries. The cuttings, which will grow quickly, from this cactus need to be taken when the temperature is high enough or the cuttings will not root. It is recommended that species should be kept dry and not under 8 °C (46 °F) in winter.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Caryophyllales
Family:Cactaceae
Genus:Myrtillocactus
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