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Overview
A small (1-1.5 cm above ground) unbranched cactus, usually not more than 4 cm wide. Has "cottony" areoles and bright white radial spines. Central spines usually lacking, but each areole may have 1-3 slender spines. Most of the stem remains underground all year, during dry periods the portion of the plant exposed may shrink and become flush with the ground surface.
Scientific Name
Coryphantha robbinsiorum
Common Name
Cochise pincushion cactus
FWS Category
Flowering Plants
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