Easter cactus

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Easter cactus: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Added physical description.	Melissa Petruzzello	Jan 11, 2018
	Media added.	William L. Hosch	Jun 26, 2008
	Media added.	Amy Tikkanen	Jun 24, 2008
	Article revised and updated.	William L. Hosch	Apr 18, 2008
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998