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Sclerocactus

Sclerocactus ("hard cactus", from Greek; refers to the hard, dry fruit) is a genus of cacti. It comprises about 15 species, the exact number depending on the authority. These species are xerophytic. They are sometimes called 'fishhook cactus' or 'little barrels.' Sclerocactus ("hard cactus", from Greek; refers to the hard, dry fruit) is a genus of cacti. It comprises about 15 species, the exact number depending on the authority. These species are xerophytic. They are sometimes called 'fishhook cactus' or 'little barrels.'

Common name Köznév Fishhook cactus
FamilyCsalád Cactaceae
GenusNemzetség Sclerocactus

ClassificationBesorolás

Scientific name Tudományos név Sclerocactus
Common name Köznév Fishhook cactus
FamilyCsalád Cactaceae
GenusNemzetség Sclerocactus

Common NamesKöznevek

  • Fishhook cactus

Botanical Garden LocationBotanikus kerti elhelyezkedés

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HumansEmberek
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AboutLeírás

Sclerocactus ("hard cactus", from Greek; refers to the hard, dry fruit) is a genus of cacti. It comprises about 15 species, the exact number depending on the authority. These species are xerophytic. They are sometimes called 'fishhook cactus' or 'little barrels.'

Sclerocactus ("hard cactus", from Greek; refers to the hard, dry fruit) is a genus of cacti. It comprises about 15 species, the exact number depending on the authority. These species are xerophytic. They are sometimes called 'fishhook cactus' or 'little barrels.' (English fallback)(angol tartalék)

Native DistributionTermészetes elterjedés

United States of America Amerikai Egyesült Államok

Data confidenceAdat megbízhatóság: low

SynonymsSzinonimák

  • Ancistrocactus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
  • Coloradoa Boissev. ex C.Davidson
  • Echinomastus Britton & Rose