Sclerocactus scheeri
Fishhook Cactus, Root Cactus
Other regional names: Scheer's Fish Hook Cactus +3 more
- Scheer's Fish Hook Cactus
- Scheer's Fishhook Cactus
- Tobusch Fishhook Cactus
- Twist Rib Cactus
Also known as: Ancistrocactus megarhizus (Rose) Britton & Rose +8 more
- Ancistrocactus megarhizus (Rose) Britton & Rose
- Ancistrocactus scheeri (Salm-Dyck) Britton & Rose
- Ancistrocactus scheeri f. megarrhizus (Rose) Krainz
- Echinocactus megarrhizus Rose
- Echinocactus scheeri Salm-Dyck
- Ferocactus scheeri (Salm-Dyck) N.P.Taylor
- Pediocactus scheeri (Salm-Dyck) Halda
- Roseia castanedae Frič
- Sclerocactus sheeri (Salm-Dyck) N.P.Taylor
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Found natively in North America, Sclerocactus scheeri (commonly known as Fishhook Cactus or Root Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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