Sclerocactus nyensis
Nye County Fish Hook Cactus, Nye Fish Hook Cactus
Also known as: Pediocactus nyensis (Hochstätter) Halda +1 more
- Pediocactus nyensis (Hochstätter) Halda
- Sclerocactus spinosior subsp. nyensis (Hochstätter) Lüthy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Sclerocactus nyensis (commonly known as Nye County Fish-hook Cactus or Nye fish-hook cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, 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)
Nevada