Sclerocactus blainei
Blaine's Fishhook Cactus
Also known as: Pediocactus spinosior subsp. blainei (S.L.Welsh & K.H.Thorne) Halda +6 more
- Pediocactus spinosior subsp. blainei (S.L.Welsh & K.H.Thorne) Halda
- Pediocactus spinosior var. schlesseri (K.D.Heil & S.L.Welsh) Halda
- Sclerocactus schlesseri K.D.Heil & S.L.Welsh
- Sclerocactus spinosior subsp. blainei (S.L.Welsh & K.H.Thorne) Hochstätter
- Sclerocactus spinosior var. blainei (S.L.Welsh & K.H.Thorne) R.May
- Sclerocactus spinosior var. schlesseri (Heil & Welsh) R.May
- Sclerocactus spinosior var. schlesseri (K.D.Heil & S.L.Welsh) Hochstätter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Sclerocactus blainei (commonly known as Blaine's fishhook 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, Utah