Mammillaria plumosa
Feather Cactus
Also known as: Chilita plumosa (F.A.C.Weber) Orcutt +3 more
- Chilita plumosa (F.A.C.Weber) Orcutt
- Ebnerella plumosa (F.A.C.Weber) Buxb.
- Escobariopsis plumosa (F.A.C.Weber) Doweld
- Neomammillaria plumosa (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Mammillaria plumosa (commonly known as Feather Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast