Melocactus curvispinus subsp. dawsonii
Also known as: Melocactus dawsonii Bravo +1 more
- Melocactus dawsonii Bravo
- Melocactus dawsonii subsp. dawsonii
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus curvispinus subsp. dawsonii is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Melocactus curvispinus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Southwest
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