Sclerocactus johnsonii subsp. lutescens
Eight Spine Fishhook Cactus, Johnson's Barrel Cactus
Other regional names: Johnson's Fishhook Cactus +1 more
- Johnson's Fishhook Cactus
- Pygmy Barrel Cactus
Also known as: Echinoccatus johnsonii Parry ex Engelm. +1 more
- Echinoccatus johnsonii Parry ex Engelm.
- Echinomastus johnstonei E.M.Baxter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Sclerocactus johnsonii subsp. lutescens (commonly known as Eight-spine Fishhook Cactus or Johnson's Barrel Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Sclerocactus johnsonii, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona
Base Species & Variations