Cephalocereus senilis, the old man cactus, is a species of cactus native to Hidalgo and Veracruz in central Mexico. It is threatened in the wild, but widespread propagation and popularity in cultivation have reduced the demand on wild populations.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Old man cactus 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
- Cephalocereus columna-trajani
- Cephalocereus macrocephalus
- Cephalocereus polylophus
- Espostoa lanata
- Cephalocereus tetetzo
- Espostoa melanostele
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Genus
- Cephalocereus
- Species
- Cephalocereus senilis
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