''Lophocereus marginatus'' is a species of plant in the family
Cactaceae
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. It is sometimes called Mexican fencepost cactus.
[ It has columnar trunks that grow slowly to 12 feet (3.7 m) and may reach 20 feet (6.1 m) in height. Stems are 3 to 4 inches (9–10 cm) in diameter, with ribs 5 to 7 in (13–18 cm). Its central spine is about 3/8 inch (1 cm) in diameter with five to 9 radials and slightly yellowish in color. Its cuttings are sometimes used to create fences, as its spines are not as large or dangerous as some cacti.]
Distribution
The species is native to Mexico
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.[ It is also found in U.S. states that border Mexico: ]Texas
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, New Mexico
)
, population_demonym = New Mexican ( es, Neomexicano, Neomejicano, Nuevo Mexicano)
, seat = Santa Fe
, LargestCity = Albuquerque
, LargestMetro = Tiguex
, OfficialLang = None
, Languages = English, Spanish ( New Mexican), Navajo, Ke ...
, Arizona
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, and Southern California
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.
References
*NL Britton, JN Rose, (1909). ''The genus ''Cereus'' and its allies in North America''.
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