Long upward curving main spines

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Long upward curving main spines

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Forgot the ID of this (if I ever knew it). Anyone recognize the species?
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Lefty
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Lobivia longispina ?
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As Lefty says could be Lobivia ferox of which Lobivia longispina is usually taken to be a synonym. Ferox = fierce, a reference to the long spines.
As the link below says Lobivia's are often variable in spination and flower colour within the same species.

"This is a very variable species especially in shape and and length of spines and in flowers colour. Since the various forms are connected by intermediates it is extremely difficult to recognize infraspecific taxa."

https://www.llifle.com/Encyclopedia/CAC ... ivia_ferox

https://www.bing.com/images/search?view ... ajaxserp=0
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Probably Lobivia ferox, indeed. It comes in many forms and shapes!
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Thanks! That looks like a solid fit.
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