Epithelantha spinosior
Also known as: Epithelantha micromeris subsp. unguispina (Boed.) N.P.Taylor +3 more
- Epithelantha micromeris subsp. unguispina (Boed.) N.P.Taylor
- Epithelantha micromeris var. unguispina (Boed.) Backeb.
- Epithelantha unguispina (Boed.) D.Donati & Zanov.
- Mammillaria micromeris var. unguispina Boed.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Originating in North America, Epithelantha spinosior is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms