ON THIS PLANT
Melocactus violaceus is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Melocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Turk's-cap cactus
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