Sclerocactus tobuschii
Fishhook Cactus
Also known as: Ancistrocactus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose +6 more
- Ancistrocactus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
- Coloradoa Boissev. ex C.Davidson
- Echinomastus Britton & Rose
- Papyrocactus Doweld
- Roseia Frič
- Toumeya Britton & Rose
- Utahia Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Sclerocactus tobuschii (commonly known as Fishhook Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Texas