Tephrocactus (from Greek "tephra", meaning "ash", referring to the color of these plants' epidermis) is a genus of the family Cactaceae.
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Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis (Pine Cone Cactus) is a nearly spineless form of Tephrocactus articulatus with no spines and without…
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus is a slow-growing, segmented, bushy cactus up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. The little segments…
Tephrocactus geometricus is a small, globular, segmented cactus, up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall, loosely branched into small clumps. The…
Tephrocactus articulatus var. diadematus (Spruce Cone Cholla) is a very unique cactus, up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall, with fragile, erect…
Tephrocactus articulatus – Paper Spine Cactus a much variable cactus forming small tufts, rather messy, usually up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall…