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The Scarlet Cob Cactus is native to a restricted range near Cusco, Peru. UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens.
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The Red Torch Cactus is native to La Rioja Province of Argentina, but is here showing off at the UC Botanical Gardens, Berkeley.
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This is the Quisco, the common tall cactus of central Chile.
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A close look at the flower of the Quisco cactus.
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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From northwestern Argentina, and one of the species known as Sprawling Torch.
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Monte Carlo Heliport, La Condamine, Monaco
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Under the name of Vela de la Virgin, this cactus graces the dry lands of northwestern Argentina.
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From the Botanical Gardens at UC Berkeley, this Bolivian cactus is likely better known as L. Caespitosa.
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A citizen of Argentina, here blooming at the Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix.
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A large cactus, sometime referred to as the Argentine Saguaro, but more often as Achuma. (Note the flies hanging in formation over the flower). Riojo Province, Argentina.I
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Echinopsis chamaecereus (Chamaelobivia) hybridpeanut cactus. AKA Chamaecereus silvestrii and Lobivia silvestrii.Originally from Tucaman, Argentina where it is found at elevations above 1200 meters. The species bears orangish flowers but has been crossed many times with cactus now considered a part of the genus Echinopsis. The color depicted is often known as Chamaelobivia cv. 'Violet' or 'Rose Quartz'. The plant photographed was a recent purchase by my wife.
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Echinopsis chamaecereus (Chamaelobivia) hybridpeanut cactus. AKA Chamaecereus silvestrii and Lobivia silvestrii Originally from Tucaman, Argentina where it is found at elevations above 1200 meters. The species bears orangish flowers but has been crossed many times with cactus now considered a part of the genus Echinopsis. The color depicted is often known as Chamaelobivia cv. 'Violet' or 'Rose Quartz'. The plant photographed was a recent purchase by my wife.
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Echinopsis chamaecereuspeanut cactus. A trial with recently purchased Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone. Cropped from 7712 x 4452 px original. Aspect ratio remains 16 x 9 . After three tries, I think I have finally came up with the current name. Chamaecereus silvestrii is a synonym still in use by many cactus people. My first identification as a Mammillaria was an error.
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An unknown Schick hybrid undoubtedly purchased through an Interational Succulent Introductions offering early this century. Photographed in a private garden in Berkeley, CA
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Echinopsis hybrid. A Schick hybrid obtained through International Succulent Introductions from the Huntington Gardens
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Echinopsis hybrid. A Schick hybrid for which the name has been lost. Photographed in a private garden in Berkeley, CA.
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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Echinopsis 'Oaxaca'. A Schick hybrid, ISI 2002-48, Schick 1664-23.
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Echinopsis hybrid. A Schick hybrid obtained through International Succulent Introductions from the Huntington Gardens
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Echinopsis 'Cabaret'. A Schick hybrid. Photographed in a private garden in Berkeley, CA.
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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Echinopsis. A Schick hybrid obtained through International Succulent Introductions.
