Английская Википедия:Harrisia fernowii
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Speciesbox Harrisia fernowii is a species of cactus found in Cuba.[1]
Description
Harrisia fernowii grows with multi-branched, light green shoots up to 2.5 centimeters in diameter and reaches heights of 2.5 to 3 meters. There are nine not very prominent, shallowly notched ribs. The eight to eleven light brown thorns have a darker tip and are up to 6 centimeters long.
The flowers are up to 20 centimeters long. Its floral tube and pericarpel are covered with pointed, 1 to 2 centimeter long scales and tufts of long, brown hairs.[2]
Distribution
Harrisia fernowii is widespread in Cuba.
Taxonomy
The first description by Nathaniel Lord Britton was published in 1909.[3] The specific epithet fernowii honors American forester Bernhard Eduard Fernow (1851–1923).[4]
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