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More than 1700 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Cacti of Zihuatanejo
PHYLUM CHLOROPHYTA
Indian Comb
Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum
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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