Mammillaria geminispina
Twin Spine Cactus, Whitey
Also known as: Mammillaria daedalea Salm-Dyck
- Mammillaria daedalea Salm-Dyck
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Mammillaria geminispina (commonly known as Twin-Spine Cactus or Whitey) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast