Sclerocactus hispidus
Fishhook Cactus
Also known as: Ancistrocactus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose +6 more
- Ancistrocactus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
- Coloradoa Boissev. ex C.Davidson
- Echinomastus Britton & Rose
- Papyrocactus Doweld
- Roseia Frič
- Toumeya Britton & Rose
- Utahia Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Sclerocactus hispidus (commonly known as Fishhook Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast