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Pediocactus bradyi (Brady's hedgehog cactus)
Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn

Pediocactus bradyi L. Benson

Brady's hedgehog cactus

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

USDA Symbol: PEBR2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Cactus/Succulent
Size Notes: Globular plants 1 1/3-2½in long and 1-2in wide.
Flower: Flowers up to 3/4 inch or more long
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Diurnal.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Conditions Comments: Minimum temperature 50F.

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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