Chupasangre

Maihuenia patagonica, commonly known locally as chupasangre or siempre verde, is a succulent cactus shrub native to Chile and Argentina. Maihuenia patagonica is remarkably tolerant to moisture and cold temperatures.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Chupasangre being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Maihuenia poeppigii
• Maihueniopsis molfinoi
• Maihueniopsis glomerata
• Maihueniopsis platyacantha
• Maihueniopsis camachoi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Maihuenia

Species

Maihuenia patagonica

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