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Sclerocactus uncinatus ssp. crassihamatus

Scientific Name: Sclerocactus uncinatus ssp. crassihamatus (F.A.C.Weber) N.P.Taylor
Synonym: Ancistrocactus crassihamatus, Ancistrocactus uncinatus ssp. crassihamatus , Echinocactus crassihamatus, Ferocactus crassihamatus, Glandulicactus crassihamatus, Hamatocactus crassihamatus, Hamatocactus uncinatus ssp. crassihamatus , Pediocactus uncinatus var. crassihamatus
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico (Queretaro)

Growth Habits: Globular solitary cactus, up to 6 inches in diameter (15 cm); 13 ribs; up to 5 centrals, 2.4 inches long (6 cm), one hooked; 7 or 8 radials.

Watering Needs: Very little water in winter

Propagation: Seeds

Blooming Habits:
Purple diurnal flowers, 0.8 inches (2 cm)

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