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Mammillaria glochidiata

Fishhook Pincushion Cactus
Also known as: Cactus ancistroides (Lehm.) Kuntze +17 more
  • Cactus ancistroides (Lehm.) Kuntze
  • Cactus glochidiatus (Mart.) Kuntze
  • Cactus wildianus (Otto ex Pfeiff.) Kuntze
  • Chilita ancistroides (Lehm.) Buxb.
  • Chilita glochidiata (Mart.) Orcutt
  • Ebnerella glochidiata (Mart.) Buxb.
  • Mammillaria ancistrata Scheidw. ex Salm-Dyck
  • Mammillaria ancistrina Salm-Dyck
  • Mammillaria ancistroides Lehm.
  • Mammillaria glochidiata f. crinita (K.Schum.) Schelle
  • Mammillaria glochidiata f. prolifera (K.Schum.) Schelle
  • Mammillaria glochidiata var. albida DC.
  • Mammillaria glochidiata var. crinita K.Schum.
  • Mammillaria glochidiata var. inuncinata Lem.
  • Mammillaria glochidiata var. prolifera K.Schum.
  • Mammillaria glochidiata var. purpurea Scheidw.
  • Mammillaria glochidiata var. rosea DC.
  • Mammillaria glochidiata var. xiloensis Repp.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cactaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.

Mammillaria glochidiata (commonly known as Fishhook 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast

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