Mammillaria lasiacantha
Lace Spine Nipple Cactus, Small Pincushion Cactus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Mammillaria lasiacantha (commonly known as Lace-spine Nipple Cactus or Small Pincushion Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Found natively 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, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas