Taxon

Echinopsis spachiana

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Common name: orrelkaktus, Golden torch cactus
Family: Cactaceae (Cactus)
Synonym: Trichocereus spachianus
Distribution: South America, West Argentina
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Not Evaluated
Black list: Listed NEMBA Category 1 Invasive - Must be destroyed/removed by law.
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: This species of cactus is commonly cultivated as a pot- or rockery-plant around the world. It has a lime green body with 1-2 cm long golden spines. It invades the Dry Savanna and the Karoo, acting as a skin irritant.
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