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Selenicereus spinulosus
Vine-like moonlight cactus · Cactaceae
Selenicereus spinulosus is a cactus species native to eastern Mexico and, possibly, the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States.
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About Vine-like moonlight cactus
Selenicereus spinulosus is a cactus species native to eastern Mexico and, possibly, the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States. Common names include vine-like moonlight cactus and spiny moon cereus. Its specific name, spinulosus, means "with small spines" in Latin.
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Growing & care
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| Native range | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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