Leuchtenbergia principis
Agave Cactus, Agave Cactus
Other regional names: Cob Cactus +1 more
- Cob Cactus
- Prism Cactus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Leuchtenbergia principis (commonly known as Agave Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest