Earth Avenger Posted May 13, 2008 hi, im pretty new to cactus identification so was just wondering if i could get a second opinion on the cactus pictured below. I believe it is a Trichocereus pachanoi, a little pit scarred but is still healthy. thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 ~shameless~ Posted May 13, 2008 To me in this picture it looks like one of many Euphorbia species maybe How many ribs- i can only see 5 maybe Or a very sick Tri pach indeed!! i dont think so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Teotzlcoatl Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) Cereus spp. Note- NOT Trichocereus, it's called Cereus, they are totally different. Edited May 14, 2008 by Teotz' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 tonic Posted May 14, 2008 For ID purposes, the reason that it is eveident that this is a Cereus sp. is that it has flattened ribs. Trichocereus sp. ALWAYS have much fatter ribs and NEVER have the flattened ribs that can be clearly seen in the pics you posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Earth Avenger Posted May 14, 2008 Cereus peruvianus hey thanks Micromegas after posting i actualy found this out my self by going and asking the owner.. funy what you achieve if you just try sorry for wasting any forum time. although while on the topic does Cereus peruvianus contain any mescaline i had read that yes it does in small doses and NO infact it has none of the desired alkaloids.? can anyone clear this up for me? thanks is this cactus desirable at all? peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 DayLight Posted May 14, 2008 the only chem is cereus peruvianus is 3,4-trimethoxy-will-not-make-you-trip-amine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 chilli Posted May 15, 2008 the only chem is cereus peruvianus is 3,4-trimethoxy-will-not-make-you-trip-amine. Yeah, but at least they taste okay... like a very plain cucumber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi, im pretty new to cactus identification so was just wondering if i could get a second opinion on the cactus pictured below. I believe it is a Trichocereus pachanoi, a little pit scarred but is still healthy. thanks.
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