Pilosocereus glaucochrous

(Pilosocereus glaucochrous)

Description

Pilosocereus glaucochrous is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to eastern Brazil, in central Bahia state. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Caryophyllales

Family:Cactaceae

Genus:Pilosocereus

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