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Pediocactus simpsonii var. minor

Pediocactus simpsonii var. minor

Astrophytum asterias cv. Ruri Kabuto Nisiki (Yellow)

Astrophytum asterias cv. Ruri Kabuto Nisiki (Yellow)

Parodia magnifica

Parodia magnifica

Gymnocalycium anisitsii subs. damsii f. cristatum

Gymnocalycium anisitsii subs. damsii f. cristatum

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus subs. schwarzii

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus subs. schwarzii

Astrophytum asterias cv. Showa Red

Astrophytum asterias cv. Showa Red

Mammillaria parkinsonii

Mammillaria parkinsonii

Gymnocalycium chiquitanum

Gymnocalycium chiquitanum

Parodia microsperma var. rubristaminea

Parodia microsperma var. rubristaminea

Discocactus horstii

Discocactus horstii

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.