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Sclerocactus papyracanthus

Grama Grass Cactus, Grama Grass Cactus
Other regional names: Paper Spine Cactus +2 more
  • Paper Spine Cactus
  • Paper Spine Pincushion Cactus
  • Paperspine Fishhook Cactus
Also known as: Echinocactus papyracanthus (Engelm.) Engelm. +7 more
  • Echinocactus papyracanthus (Engelm.) Engelm.
  • Mammillaria papyracantha Engelm.
  • Papyrocactus papyracanthus (Engelm.) Doweld
  • Pediocactus papyracanthus (Engelm.) L.D.Benson
  • Pediocactus payracantha (Engelm.) L.D.Benson
  • Toumeya papyracantha (Engelm.) Britton & Rose
  • Toumeya papyracantha (Engelm.) Britton & Rose ex M.P.Berg
  • Toumeya papyrancantha (Engelm.) Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cactaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.

Originating in North America, Sclerocactus papyracanthus (commonly known as Grama Grass Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. 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)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas

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