Neoraimondia arequipensis, synonym Neoraimondia macrostibas, is a tree-like cactus (family Cactaceae) native to western Peru.[1] It was first described in 1835 as Cereus arequipensis.[1][2]
The species has the largest areoles of any cactus; up to 10 cm (4 in) long by less than half as wide. From these emerge spines up to 24 cm (9.4 in) long.[3] It is also the source of one ingredient in the psychoactive beverage cimora.[4][5]
Neoraimondia arequipensis, synonym Neoraimondia macrostibas, is a tree-like cactus (family Cactaceae) native to western Peru. It was first described in 1835 as Cereus arequipensis.
The species has the largest areoles of any cactus; up to 10 cm (4 in) long by less than half as wide. From these emerge spines up to 24 cm (9.4 in) long. It is also the source of one ingredient in the psychoactive beverage cimora.
