Neoraimondia

Neoraimondia is a genus of medium to large cacti from Peru. The genus is named after the Italian-born Peruvian explorer, naturalist, and scientist, Antonio Raimondi. ==Description== The plants of the genus Neoraimondia are shrubby to tree-like, candelabra-like columnar cactus are branched from the base and reach a height of up to 15 meters. The upright, usually gray-green stems reach a diameter of up to 40 centimeters. Their 4 to 8 ribs are widely spaced. The large, round to elongated areoles are cone-like short shoots. These short shoots, viewed as condensed inflorescences, are among the longest living inflorescences known. They are felty brown, thorny and continue to grow for many years. The up to 12 (or more) spines that are flexible and up to 25 centimeters long.

The funnel-shaped flowers are pink or cream in color, they arise from elongated spurs and open during the day. The flowers are funnel-shaped, felt-like areoles and sometimes bristles.