Espostoa
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| Scientific name | Espostoa |
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| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Cactus |
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| ID | 2953197 |
About Espostoa
Espostoa is a genus of columnar cacti, comprising 16 species known from the Andes of southern Ecuador and Peru. It usually lives at an altitude of between 800m and 2500m. Its fruit is edible, sweet, and juicy. The genus is named after Nicolas E. Esposto, a renowned botanist from Lima.