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Copper Spine Cactus

Succulent type: Stem succulent (Stores water in its stem)

This huge cactus grows up to 127 feet (38.7 meters) tall. The slender, pointed stem is olive or intense red, and is covered in thick sheets of flexible light grey spines. The round body is burgundy, and is covered in sharp spines.

It is steady-growing, taking 9 months to reach maturity. Once mature, a single flower with petals that are generally deep yellow; each flower tends to be a variation of this colour grows at the top, reappearing once every 8 years. The flower head is made up of 6 petals in raised layers. It has a delicate scent that smells like soap.

The cactus's skin is thick, the magenta flesh is leathery, and the copper sap is thin and causes upset stomachs if consumed.

Several parts of the caudiciform have medicinal properties.
It releases hallucinogenic smoke when burned.
It is suitable for making paper