Copiapoa coquimbana explained

Copiapoa coquimbana is a species of clump-forming cactus native to South America. The plant bears 3cm (01inches) long yellow flowers in summer, and grows up to 60abbr=onNaNabbr=on high and 1abbr=onNaNabbr=on across. The species is named after the city of Coquimbo in Chile. Variations include C. coquimbana var. wagenknechtii, C. coquimbana var. vallenarensis, and C. coquimbana subsp. andina.

References

• Web site: Copiapoa coquimbana. International Plant Names Index . 2009-07-17.
• Web site: Copiapoa coquimbana. Copiapoa - Living on the Edge . 2009-07-17.
• Book: Schulz, Rudolf . Copiapoa 2006. 2006 . 152. Schulz Publishing . 0 958516 782.
• Book: Brickell, Christopher . Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers. 1996 . 443. Colour Library Books . 1-85833-472-1.