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Dunatchik, David

Epithelantha bokei

Epithelantha bokei L.D. Benson

Pingpong Ball Cactus

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Synonym(s): Epithelantha micromeris var. bokei

USDA Symbol: EPBO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Fruit Type: Berry
Flower: Flowers barely exceed 1/4 inch in diameter.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: TX

Bibliography

Bibref 1141 - 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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