Austrocylindropuntia subulata f. monstrosa

English Names: Eve’s Needle, Christmas Tree Cactus

Latin name: Austrocylindropuntia subulataf. monstrosa

Family: Cactus - Cactaceae

Origin: Ecuador, Peru

This is a specific form of the Austrocylindropuntia Subulata species, characterized by numerous offshoots that grow from its areoles, with smaller and sparse leaves, narrower and shorter shoots and stocky and slow growth.