Pediocactus nigrispinus
Simpson's Hedgehog Cactus, Snowball Cactus
Also known as: Pediocactus nigrispinus subsp. beastonii (Hochstätter) Hochstätter +4 more
- Pediocactus nigrispinus subsp. beastonii (Hochstätter) Hochstätter
- Pediocactus nigrispinus subsp. nigrispinus
- Pediocactus nigrispinus subsp. puebloensis Hochstätter
- Pediocactus nigrispinus var. beastonii Hochstätter
- Pediocactus simpsonii var. nigrispinus Hochstätter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Indigenous to North America, Pediocactus nigrispinus (commonly known as Simpson's Hedgehog Cactus or Snowball Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Idaho, Oregon, Washington