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Epithelantha bokei (Pingpong ball cactus)
Dunatchik, David

Epithelantha bokei L. Benson

Pingpong ball cactus

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

USDA Symbol: EPBO

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Flower Size: Barely exceed žin diameter.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

 

Bibliography

Cactuses of Big Bend National Park (1998) Evans, Douglas B.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Epithelantha bokei in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Epithelantha bokei in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Epithelantha bokei

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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