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Cactus

Mammillaria sp.

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Cluster of cactus under a rock. The white part is formed by tiny thorns.
Family Mammillaria.

Habitat:

Oak forest

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Mammillaria

Species ID Suggestions

Mammillaria sp.

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Comments (9)
auntnance123
How cool! Rather looks like a birthday cake and a party guest has sneaked a couple of decorations.
Mark Ridgway
They're quite beautiful. Almost hypnotic geometry.
Ava T-B
There are about 170 species of Mammillaria!

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PublishedApril 25, 2012

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