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Chilita lenta (K.Brandegee) Orcutt
Cactography 2. 1926
Family: CACTACEAE

Accepted Scientific Name: Mammillaria lenta K.Brandegee
Zoe v. 194 (1904).

Chilita lenta (Mammillaria lenta) Photo by: Gennaro Re
This is an attractive and rewarding cactus with dense criss-crossing white spines The slow growth rate but offsetting habit and unusual large flowers make it one of the most sought-after species and it is often a show winner.

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SPANISH (Español): Cabeza blanca



20173 julio Julio C. García
Chilita lenta (Mammillaria lenta) Photo by: Julio C. García
28179 alexander Alexander Arzberger
Chilita lenta (Mammillaria lenta) Photo by: Alexander Arzberger

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Chilita lenta (Mammillaria lenta) Photo by: Cactus Art
20174 julio Julio C. García
Chilita lenta (Mammillaria lenta) Photo by: Julio C. García

27580 alexander Alexander Arzberger
Chilita lenta (Mammillaria lenta) Photo by: Alexander Arzberger
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Chilita lenta (Mammillaria lenta) Photo by: Cactus Art

12138 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Chilita lenta (Mammillaria lenta) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
20162 julio Julio C. García
Chilita lenta (Mammillaria lenta) Photo by: Julio C. García

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