| Espostoa melanostele | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Espostoa |
| Species: | E. melanostele |
| Binomial name | |
| Espostoa melanostele (Vaupel) Borg | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
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Espostoa melanostele is a species of long-lived, slow-growing plant in the family Cactaceae.
In 2011 the plant was listed by the IUCN's Red List as Status of Least Concern.
This xerophyte is tolerant of most droughts when mature.[ citation needed ]
The plant is not only used for its fruit, but also grown for decorative qualities, such as its yellow flowers and its white ''fleece''.
The spines may be considered a hazard to children, but actually come off the skin very easily with proper handling.[ citation needed ]