Sclerocactus megarrhizus
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 megarrhizus (commonly known as Fishhook Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas