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Pincushion Cactus

Mammillarias sp.

Photo by LuisStevens
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21.9572, -100.574

Field Notes

Description:

Cactus with bright colorful flowers contrasting with the dry and gray forest and rocks at the time of drought. They seem to shine.

Habitat:

Oak forest in mountain range about 2,000 meters above sea level

Species ID Suggestions

Barrel Cactii

Ferocactus wislizeni
HemaShah
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Pincushion Cactus

Mammillaria sp.

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CindyBinghamKeiser
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Comments (4)
LuisStevens
Cindy thanks for the ID. Know I'm learning about the cactus in my region.
HemaShah
so pretty !!! The flowers are beautiful!! You are most Welcome!

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PublishedJanuary 25, 2012

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