Cephalocereus polylophus

Cephalocereus polylophus is a species of cactus endemic to Mexico. Often grown under the synonym Neobuxbaumia polylopha, it is popular with cactus growers and reproduces well in cultivation.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Cephalocereus polylophus 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 mezcalaensis
• Cephalocereus senilis
• Cephalocereus tetetzo
• Cephalocereus nudus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Cephalocereus

Species

Cephalocereus polylophus

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