Lophophora diffuse (Lophophora diffusa) , also known as false peyote , is a plant in the cactus family and one of two species of the genus Lophophora . It is endemic to the Mexican state of Queretaro .
| Lophophora diffusa |
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| Order : | Caryophyllanae Takht. , 1967 |
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| International scientific name |
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Lophophora diffusa ( Croizat ) Bravo |
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Cactus is yellow-green. As a rule, clearly defined ribs and furrows are absent. Bundles of hair are usually distributed unevenly. The flowers are usually whitish yellowish white. The thorns are rarely raised, but wide and flat.
The natural habitat is the slopes and riverbeds, in the shade of various shrubs and other plants. It is considered vulnerable due to its very small range, small numbers of individuals, less than 3000 plants, and illegal collection. It is harvested illegally, like an entheogen , confused with another Lofofor Williams cactus containing mescaline . Used as a decorative plant.
Unlike the related cactus Lofofor Williams , Lofofora diffuse does not contain mescaline , but contains the alkaline Pellotine .
- ↑ For the conventionality of specifying the class of dicotyledons as a superior taxon for the plant group described in this article, see the APG Systems section of the Dicotyledonous article .
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