Melocactus praerupticola subsp. pygmaeus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Found natively in South America, Melocactus praerupticola subsp. pygmaeus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Melocactus praerupticola, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Puerto Rico
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