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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Fishhook cactus

               Fishhook cactus is a common name for any hook-spined species of the genus Mammillaria. The genus Mammillaria is one of the largest in the cactus family (Cactaceae), with currently 171 known species and varieties recognized.They are small cacti, usually growing up to 6-7 inches (20 cm) high, and are shaped similar to a barrel cactus. Good places to see "fishhook" Mammillaria are the Sonoran Desert on the U.S. - Mexico border, and the Mesa Verde National Park. 
               The most important species of fishhook cactus are: Green Fishhook Cactus (Mammillaria barbata), California Fishhook Cactus (Strawberry Cactus (Mammillaria dioica)) , Arizona Fishhook Cactus (Mammillaria grahamii), Common Fishhook Cactus (Mammillaria tetrancistra), Clustered Fishhook Pincushion (Mammillaria thornberi). 

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