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Sclerocactus polyancistrus
Sclerocactus polyancistrus (Engelm. & J.M. Bigelow) Britton & Rose
Redspined Fishhook Cactus
Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
Synonym(s): Echinocactus polyancistrus
USDA Symbol: SCPO4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Cactus/Succulent
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Oval or cylindrical solitary plants 3 1/4-8 inches tall, 2 1/2-4 inches in diameter.
Flower: Flowers up to 2 1/4 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink , Green , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Diurnal.
Distribution
USA: CA , NVGrowing Conditions
Water Use: LowSoil Moisture: Dry
Conditions Comments: Minimum temperature 50F
Bibliography
Bibref 1140 - Cacti (1991) Clive Innes and Charles GlassSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sclerocactus polyancistrus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sclerocactus polyancistrus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sclerocactus polyancistrus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-01-21Research By: TWC Staff