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Cone like turk's head cactus (Melocactus conoideus)

Description

Melocactus conoideus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Cactaceae

              • Genus: Melocactus