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Fishbone cactus

Fishbone cactus
Description

Selenicereus anthonyanus, commonly known as the fishbone cactus or zigzag cactus, is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a climbing cactus with long, flat, succulent stems that grow in a zigzag pattern, giving it its common name. The stems are covered in small, white spines and can grow up to 3 feet (91 cm) long. The plant produces fragrant, white flowers that bloom at night and are pollinated by bats.

Taxonomic tree
Kingdom:Plantae
Subkingdom:Tracheobionta
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Subclass:Caryophyllidae
Family:Cactaceae
Genus:Selenicereus

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