Coryphantha recurvata
Golden Chested Beehive, Recurved Corycactus
Other regional names: Santa Cruz Beehive Cactus
- Santa Cruz Beehive Cactus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Coryphantha recurvata (commonly known as Golden chested beehive or Recurved Corycactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in 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, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northwest