Pediocactus sileri
Gypsum Cactus, Siler's Pincushion Cactus
Also known as: Echinocactus sileri Daul +2 more
- Echinocactus sileri Daul
- Echinocactus sileri Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.
- Utahia sileri (Daul) Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Pediocactus sileri (commonly known as Gypsum Cactus or Siler's Pincushion Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to 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)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Utah