Sclerocactus mariposensis
Golfball Cactus, Lloyd's Fishhook Cactus
Other regional names: Lloyd's Mariposa Cactus +1 more
- Lloyd's Mariposa Cactus
- Silver Column Cactus
Also known as: Echinocactus mariposensis (Hester) Weniger +4 more
- Echinocactus mariposensis (Hester) Weniger
- Echinomastus mariposensis Hester
- Echinomastus mariposensis subsp. fischeri Halda & Sladk.
- Neolloydia mariposensis (Hester) L.D.Benson
- Pediocactus mariposensis (Hester) Halda
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, Sclerocactus mariposensis (commonly known as Golfball Cactus or Lloyd's Fishhook Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, 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)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas