Corryocactus

Corryocactus (Br & R.): From Peru, Bolivia and North Chile. These plants are hardy (In California) coming from higher elevations. Larger plants, more ribs and more erect than the closely related Erdisia. Colourful flowers. Fast growing needing much light. Named after T. A. Corry chief engineer of a Peruvian corporation that helped facilitate exploration of the region.

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Corryocactus aticensis

Corryocactus aticensis: KK1069 Atico Peru 100-200m.

 Corryocactus brevestylus

Corryocactus brevestylus: (K.Sch.) Br.&R. (T.) OST94958 Tarapaca Chile 3500m.

 Corryocactus brachypetalus

Corryocactus brachypetalus: (Vpl.) Br.&R. FR271 Molendo Peru 800m

 Corryocactus krausii

Corryocactus krausii: (Backbg.) KK1473 Tarapaca Chile 2800m.

 Corryocactus melanotrichus

Corryocactus melanotrichus: (K,Sch.) Br.&R. FR103 Miraflores and La Paz Boliva 3300-3800m, wide habitat range.

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