Harrisia fernowii

Harrisia fernowii is a species of cactus found in Cuba.

Description
Harrisia fernowii grows with multi-branched, light green shoots up to 2.5 centimeters in diameter and reaches heights of 2.5 to 3 meters. There are nine not very prominent, shallowly notched ribs. The eight to eleven light brown thorns have a darker tip and are up to 6 centimeters long.

The flowers are up to 20 centimeters long. Its floral tube and pericarpel are covered with pointed, 1 to 2 centimeter long scales and tufts of long, brown hairs.

Distribution
Harrisia fernowii is widespread in Cuba.

Taxonomy
The first description by Nathaniel Lord Britton was published in 1909. The specific epithet fernowii honors American forester Bernhard Eduard Fernow (1851–1923).