Copiapoa marginata explained

Copiapoa marginata is a species of clump-forming cactus of South America.

It is native to the Atacama Desert in northern Chile.

Description

Copiapoa marginata grows to a height of up to 60abbr=onNaNabbr=on.

The plant bears 2- long yellow flowers in spring and summer.

Subspecies and varieties

• Copiapoa marginata var. bridgesii
• Copiapoa marginata subsp. robustispina.

References

• Web site: Copiapoa Taxonomic References. Copiapoa - Living on the Edge . 2009-07-17.
• Book: Brickell, Christopher . Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers. 1996 . 443. Colour Library Books . 1-85833-472-1.