Sclerocactus glaucus
Colorado Hookless Cactus, Uinta Basin Hookless Cactus
Also known as: Echinocactus glaucus K.Schum. +9 more
- Echinocactus glaucus K.Schum.
- Echinocactus subglacus Rydb.
- Echinocactus subglaucus Rydb.
- Echinocactus whipplei var. glaucus (K.Schum.) J.A.Purpus
- Echinocactus whipplei var. glaucus K.Schum.
- Ferocactus glaucus (K.Schum.) N.P.Taylor
- Pediocactus glaucus (K.Schum.) Arp
- Sclerocactus frankliniae J.W.Evans
- Sclerocactus franklinii J.W.Evans
- Sclerocactus whipplei var. glaucus (K.Schum.) S.L.Welsh
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Sclerocactus glaucus (commonly known as Colorado hookless cactus or Uinta Basin hookless cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado