Trichocereus spinibarbis, or quisco, is a species of cactus found in Chile.[1] [2]
Trichocereus spinibarbis is a compact shrub with a typical height of and slightly arched cylindrical stems that are in diameter. The plant has 9 obtuse ribs, each wide with round and obovate yellow or gray areoles measuring in height and in width. The stems have 4 central spines, 2– long, light gray in color with black tips, arranged in a crosswise pattern. Additionally, there are 10-22 radial spines measuring 1- in length, light gray in color with brown tips. The flowers, long, have ovaries and floral tubes covered in black hairs. The round fruits are in length, containing seeds that are long and wide.[3]
Indigenous to Chile, Trichocereus spinibarbis is specifically found in Region II of Antofagasta and Region III of Atacama, at elevations around 200 meters.[3]