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More than 1600 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Pinks, Cactuses and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER CAROPHYLLALES
Indian Comb
Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum
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Pinks, Cactuses, and Allies (Order Caryophyllales)
Flowers by Colour
The Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum is a large and impressive species of cactus native to Mexico. It grows in warm, dry areas in rocky soil, and can be found between Guerrero and Tamaulipas. Its long, slender stems are covered in sharp spines and topped with large yellow flowers.
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