Sclerocactus spinosior
Desert Valley Fish Hook Cactus, Desert Valley Fishhook Cactus
Also known as: Echinocactus whipplei f. spinosior (Engelm.) Schelle +7 more
- Echinocactus whipplei f. spinosior (Engelm.) Schelle
- Echinocactus whipplei var. spinosior Engelm.
- Ferocactus spinosior (Engelm.) N.P.Taylor
- Pediocactus spinosior (Engelm.) Halda
- Sclerocactus pubispinus var. spinosior (Engelm.) S.L.Welsh
- Sclerocactus spinosior subsp. spinosior
- Sclerocactus whipplei var. spinosior (Engelm.) Boissev.
- Sclerocactus whipplei var. spinosior Engelm., 1863
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 spinosior (commonly known as Desert Valley Fish-hook Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. 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)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Utah