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| ====== Serra ====== | ====== Serra ====== |
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| ===== Description ===== | ===== Description ===== |
| *Trichocereus* 'Serra' is a distinctive columnar cactus, visually characterized by its notably thick stems, which Lawrence Smith described as "fat" for a plant of its potential size (up to 2 meters tall). The epidermis of new growth exhibits a striking, very blue, glaucous coloration, which persists even after three years of outdoor cultivation. The specimen pictured displays 6 prominent ribs. Spination on new growth is relatively short, reminiscent of *Trichocereus pachanoi*, while older growth features spines measuring 2-3 inches (approximately 5-7.5 cm) in length. These spines are noted to be shorter than those typically found on young *Trichocereus bridgesii*. A key identifying feature is the areoles, which possess a distinct and definite upward tilt, a characteristic noted as unusual compared to other *Trichocereus pachanoi* observed in New Zealand. | *Trichocereus* 'Serra' is a distinctive columnar cactus, visually characterized by its notably thick stems, which Lawrence Smith described as "fat" for a plant of its potential size (up to 2 meters tall). The epidermis of new growth exhibits a striking, very blue, glaucous coloration, which persists even after three years of outdoor cultivation. The specimen pictured displays 6 prominent ribs. Spination on new growth is relatively short, reminiscent of *Trichocereus pachanoi*, while older growth features spines measuring 2-3 inches (approximately 5-7.5 cm) in length. These spines are noted to be shorter than those typically found on young *Trichocereus bridgesii*. A key identifying feature is the areoles, which possess a distinct and definite upward tilt, a characteristic noted as unusual compared to other *Trichocereus pachanoi* observed in New Zealand. |
