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Miniature barrel cactus

Thelocactus setispinus

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Description:

Thelocactus setispinus, known commonly as miniature barrel cactus or hedgehog cactus, is a cactus in the genus Thelocactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. It flowers in Summer and Autumn and has vivid yellow flowers(one or two) per plant

Habitat:

Found in San Jose De la Popa on the way towards the Popa Summit hike yesterday

Notes:

Above species of Cactus is found in USA, Southern Texas ( Cameron, Hidalgo, and Starr counties) and northern Mexico (Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas ).

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PublishedMay 27, 2018

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