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Discocactus insignis

Discocactus insignis

Ferocactus latispinus

Ferocactus latispinus

Echinomastus unguispinus

Echinomastus unguispinus

Gymnocalycium andreae subs. carolinense

Gymnocalycium andreae subs. carolinense

Escobaria hesteri

Escobaria hesteri

Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Kikko nudum f. cristata

Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Kikko nudum f. cristata

Eriosyce napina var. tenebrica

Eriosyce napina var. tenebrica

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus f. rubra

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus f. rubra

Discocactus heptacanthus subs. magnimammus

Discocactus heptacanthus subs. magnimammus

Echinopsis formosa subs. kieslingii

Echinopsis formosa subs. kieslingii

The ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CACTI is a an internet resource for all impassioned of Cacti around the world. It aims to be a comprehensive encyclopaedia for all cacti species. (Comprising: monstruos, crested, variegated, albinos, chimaeras, spineless, caudiciforms, epiphytes, winter-hardy, trees, perennials)

The encyclopedia of Cacti provides the Accepted Latin name for most species, subspecies, variety, forms and cultivars, with links to all Synonyms by which that plants has been known. The encyclopedia is regularly updated with information.
Summary Statistics:
The encyclopedia of Cacti contains 1 plant families, 441 plant genera and includes 17590 scientific names and synonyms. 6810 taxa and cultivars have their individual description sheet, 2237 of which are accepted scientific names, 419 cultivars names and 14934 synonyms. The encyclopedia of Cacti is illustrated with 12217 plant photos.