Sclerocactus whipplei
Devil's Claw Barrel Cactus, Heil's Devil's Claw Cactus
Other regional names: Reeve's Devil's Claw Cactus +5 more
- Reeve's Devil's Claw Cactus
- Rose Devil's Claw Cactus
- Whipple's Devil's Claw Cactus
- Whipple's Fish Hook Cactus
- Whipple's Fishhook Cactus
- Whipple's Viznagita
Also known as: Sclerocactus parviflorus var. blessingii W.H.Earle +1 more
- Sclerocactus parviflorus var. blessingii W.H.Earle
- Sclerocactus whipplei var. whipplei
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Sclerocactus whipplei (commonly known as Devil's-Claw Barrel Cactus or Heil's devil's-claw cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates 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)
Arizona, Utah