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Also known as Trichocereinae

Trichocereinae is a subtribe of cactus that are particular to South America. There are 28 recognized genera in this subtribe.

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Trichocereeae
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Cereeae
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  • Genera
  • Intergeneric hybrids
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Trichocereinae is a subtribe of cactus that are particular to South America. There are 28 recognized genera in this subtribe.

==Description== Arborescent to shrubby, Trichocereinae normally form unsegmented, spherical to columnar stems that are usually ribbed, tuberculate, or ribbed-warty.

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