Melocactus deinacanthus
Wonderful Bristle Turk's Head Cactus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus deinacanthus (commonly known as wonderful-bristle Turk's-head cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast