Sclerocactus polyancistrus
Mohave Fishhook Cactus, Mojave Fishhook Cactus
Other regional names: Redspined Fishhook Cactus
- Redspined Fishhook Cactus
Also known as: Echinocactus polyancistrus Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow +2 more
- Echinocactus polyancistrus Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow
- Ferocactus polyancistrus (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) N.P.Taylor
- Pediocactus polyancistrus (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) Arp
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Sclerocactus polyancistrus (commonly known as Mohave Fishhook Cactus or Mojave Fishhook Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in North America. 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)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada