Melocactus Communis
Commonly called the Turk's Cap cactus, from the flowering portion on the top of the plant being of a cylindrical form and red color, like a fez cap. Notwithstanding that they grow in the most dry ster...
Commonly called the Turk's Cap cactus, from
the flowering portion on the top of the plant being of a
cylindrical form and red color, like a fez cap. Notwithstanding
that they grow in the most dry sterile places, they contain a
considerable quantity of moisture, which is well known to mules,
who resort to them when very thirsty, first removing the prickles
with their feet.
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