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Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus
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Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus

Melocactus matanzanus

Melocactus matanzanus, common name Dwarf Turk's-cap cactus or Turk's-cap cactus, is a cactus in the genus Melocactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. The epithet matanzanus is derived from the Cuban province of Matanzas.

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