Pilosocereus royenii is a species of cactus found throughout the West Indies and the states of Yucatán and Quintana Roo in Mexico. Common names include Royen's tree cactus,[3] dildo cactus,[4] and pipe organ cactus.[2] It is composed of multiple long, tubular shaped branches, each ribbed with multiple sections and sharp spines.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Pilosocereus |
| Species: | P. royenii
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| Binomial name | |
| Pilosocereus royenii (L.) Byles & G.D.Rowley 1957
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| Synonyms | |
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Cactus royenii L 1753 | |
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References
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- ^ Taylor, N.P. (2017) [amended version of 2013 assessment]. "Pilosocereus royenii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T152164A121581463. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152164A121581463.en. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Pilosocereus royenii". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2009-12-04.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Pilosocereus royenii". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ^ "Dildo Cactus, Providenciales, Turks & Caicis Islands, 30May-06June2002 - by David J. l'Hoste".
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- Dildo cactus
- St John Beach Guide
- Turks and Caicos Islands Department of Environment and Coastal Resources
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