Ferocactus hamatacanthus
Biznaga De Limilla, Fishhook Cactus
Other regional names: Texas Barrel Cactus +2 more
- Texas Barrel Cactus
- Tobusch Fishhook Cactus
- Turk's Head
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Ferocactus hamatacanthus (commonly known as Biznaga-de-Limilla or Fishhook Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with 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, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms