Pediocactus peeblesianus var. peeblesianus

Navajo Pincushion Cactus

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Overview

This cactus is a very small globose cactus, reaching an inch tall and .74 inch in diameter. Stems are solitary, and rarely clustered. There are between three and five radial spines that are arranged in a twisted cross. There are no central spines. Flowers are yellow to yellow-green and can be up to an inch in diameter.

Scientific Name

Pediocactus peeblesianus var. peeblesianus
Common Name
Navajo pincushion cactus
Peebles Navajo cactus
FWS Category
Flowering Plants
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