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Chende, Chinoa

Scientific Name: Polaskia chende (Gosselin) A.C. Gibson & K.E.Horak
Synonym: Cereus chende, Cereus delmoralii, Heliabravoa chende, Lemaireocereus chende, Myrtillocactus chende
Family: Cactaceae

Polaskia chende at the DBG in Phoenix in April

Origin: Mexico (Puebla, Oaxaca)

Growth Habits: Tree-like cactus, up to 21 feet tall (7 m), yellowish-green stems 3 inches in diameter (7 cm); 7-9 ribs, areoles almost confluent in young stems, 0.8 in. apart (2 cm) in older stems; no central spine; 5 radials (3-6), up to 0.6 in. long (1.5 cm)

Polaskia chende at the HBG

Blooming Habits:
Reddish white slightly scented flowers, opening in the morning, in the spring. The red fruits are up to 2 inches in diameter (5 cm). They are covered with short bristles.

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