Thelocactus bicolor
Glory Of Texas, Glory Of Texas
Other regional names: Straw Thelocactus
- Straw Thelocactus
Also known as: Echinocactus flavidispinus (Backeb.) D.Weniger +3 more
- Echinocactus flavidispinus (Backeb.) D.Weniger
- Echinocereus bicolor Galeotti ex Pfeiff.
- Thelocactus bicolor var. bicolor
- Thelocactus bicolor var. pottsii Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Thelocactus bicolor (commonly known as Glory of Texas) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms