Sclerocactus mesae-verdae
Mesa Verde Cactus, Mesa Verde Fish Hook Cactus
Other regional names: Mesa Verde Fishhook Cactus
- Mesa Verde Fishhook Cactus
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 mesae-verdae (commonly known as Mesa Verde cactus or Mesa Verde fish-hook cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, New Mexico
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms