Sclerocactus pubispinus
Great Basin Eagle Claw Cactus, Great Basin Fishhook Cactus
Also known as: Echinocactus pubispinus Engelm. +3 more
- Echinocactus pubispinus Engelm.
- Ferocactus pubispinus (Engelm.) N.P.Taylor
- Pediocactus pubispinus (Engelm.) Halda
- Sclerocactus pubispinus var. pubispinus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Sclerocactus pubispinus (commonly known as Great Basin eagle-claw cactus or Great Basin fishhook cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. 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)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Nevada, Utah