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A profusion of flowers of Echinopsis (Trichocereus) x 'Cherry red', The hybrid Echinopsis are among our favorite cactus flowers. Las Cruces, New Mexico (July) |
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A profusion of flowers of Echinopsis (Trichocereus) x 'Cherry red', The hybrid Echinopsis are among our favorite cactus flowers. Las Cruces, New Mexico (July) |
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*The Echinopsis (Trichocereus) x 'Cherry Red', was hybridized by Dr. Mark Dimmitt of
Tucson,
Arizona. This and other striking shades of red, we understand, are a specialty of Dr. Dimmitt. The flowers open nocturnally, or in the early morning, and persist for two days. |
