Cactus Lophophora williamsi or Peyote

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Cactus Lophophora williamsi or Peyote

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Hi,

Yes, a spineless cactus from mu collection and for the first time with two flowers in more then 20 years. Normally always had a single flower. I got it as a gift from a gardener in Mexico City.

This cactus is endemic of Mexico and the area where I live https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peyote and very important :lol: it contains psychoactive alkaloids :lol:

Taken a few days ago when some Sun shined between the clouds :mrgreen:

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rsfoto wrote: Thu Feb 11, 2021 1:02 am it contains psychoactive alkaloids :lol:
Good times in the sun! :cool:

In all seriousness; beautiful shot (and plant).


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Nice, Rainer.

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:hamster: :hamster: :hamster: You must have got the conditions just perfect this year :hamster:

Just don't eat it, unless life is too bad of course :)

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Just don't eat it, unless life is too bad of course
Hi Alexandra,

¿ perhaps it cures COVID-19 ? and if not, at least a nice trip and you forget about everything ... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:


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:lol: :lol: :lol:


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Hi Rainer,
When I saw your head-line, I though you must be on something (out of this world). Maybe I was right ??

Seriously though (if I can be) a well-nice pic and thanks for the info and link.

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Hi Rainer...

There is something new to me...thanks fro sharing :bow

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