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Sclerocactus mesae-verdae
Sclerocactus mesae-verdae (Boissev. & C. Davidson) L.D. Benson
Mesa Verde Fishhook Cactus
Cactaceae (Cactus family)
Synonym(s): Coloradoa mesae-verdae, Echinocactus mesae-verdae, Pediocactus mesae-verdae
USDA Symbol: SCME4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Cactus/Succulent
Size Notes: Stems usually solitary, up to about 5 inches tall.
Fruit: Berrylike, green, maturing to tan.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CO , NMU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Threatened & Endangered Status
USFWS Species Profile: Q21JStatus:Bibliography
Bibref 1171 - The Cactus Family (2001) Anderson, E.F.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Sclerocactus mesae-verdae in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sclerocactus mesae-verdae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sclerocactus mesae-verdae
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-08-21Research By: CBR