Cactus – Stenocereus griseus – Yatu

Cactus – Stenocereus griseus – Yatu Stenocereus griseus, known locally as Yatu and Mexican Organ Pipe in English, grows straight up and branches out close to the ground; its thorns make up neat rows of rosettes. This cactus can grow up to 9 meters with stems up to 12 centimeters in diameter. This cactus blooms […]

Cactus – Turks Cap – Cabez di Indjan

Cactus – Turks Cap – Cabez di Indjan Melocactus Macracanthos, locally known as either Bushi or Cabez di Indjan or Turks Cap in English is an interesting cactus distinguished by the odd cephalium that grows from the top. The cephalium is designed to produce flowers and fruit and can grow up to a few feet […]