Sclerocactus johnsonii
Eight Spine Fishhook Cactus, Johnson's Barrel Cactus
Other regional names: Johnson's Fishhook Cactus +1 more
- Johnson's Fishhook Cactus
- Pygmy Barrel Cactus
Also known as: Echinoccatus johnsonii Parry ex Engelm. +1 more
- Echinoccatus johnsonii Parry ex Engelm.
- Echinomastus johnstonei E.M.Baxter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Sclerocactus johnsonii (commonly known as Eight-spine Fishhook Cactus or Johnson's Barrel Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms