Sclerocactus dawsoniae
Fishhook Cactus
Also known as: Ancistrocactus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose +6 more
- Ancistrocactus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
- Coloradoa Boissev. ex C.Davidson
- Echinomastus Britton & Rose
- Papyrocactus Doweld
- Roseia Frič
- Toumeya Britton & Rose
- Utahia Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Sclerocactus dawsoniae (commonly known as Fishhook Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado