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Echinopsis aurea
"Golden Easter Lily Cactus"




      From northern Argentina, Echinopsis aurea is a sometimes clumping cylindrical cactus to 6 inches tall and 4 inches across. It produces yellow, red, pink or white flowers that come in flushes in spring and summer. I think it's common name came about because it was first described with yellow flowers.
     This came from Miles Anderson as Lobivia ancastii. I love the flowers. After it's flowering is done I'll get a pic of the body of the plant.

All images and text are copyright 2006 D.S. Franges, unless otherwise noted.