Stenocereus montanus, known as sahuira, is a species of columnar cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Mexico where it is found from Sonora to Colima.[2]
| Stenocereus montanus | |
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| Stenocereus montanus near Calvillo, Aguascalientes | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Stenocereus |
| Species: | S. montanus
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| Binomial name | |
| Stenocereus montanus (Britton & Rose) Buxb.
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Glandulicereus montanus (Britton & Rose) Guiggi | |
The species grows up to 7 meters high with a smooth trunk.[3] The flowers are pollinated by bats. Fruits may be orange, red, or white, and are consumed by birds and bats. Their flavor is highly regarded.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Stenocereus montanus (Britton & Rose) Buxb". Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Alamos Succs; Stenocereus montanus". www.desertmuseum.org. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ "Stenocereus montanus". CactiGuide.com. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
External links edit
Media related to Stenocereus montanus at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Stenocereus montanus at Wikispecies
