Corryocactus brevistylus or is a species of columnar cactus found in Peru. It is most noteworthy for its exceptionally long and formidable spines, up to ten inches (25 centimeters) in length.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Corryocactus brevistylus 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
- Trichocereus cuzcoensis
- Eulychnia taltalensis
- Trichocereus tacaquirensis
- Eulychnia acida
- Trichocereus chiloensis
- Trichocereus bridgesii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Genus
- Corryocactus
- Species
- Corryocactus brevistylus
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