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Cressler, Alan

Pediocactus simpsonii var. minor

Pediocactus simpsonii (Engelm.) Britton & Rose var. minor (Engelm.) Cockerell

Mountain Ball Cactus, Simpson's Footcactus, Simpson's Hedgehog Cactus

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PESIM

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: To about 10 inches in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Flower color is variable from white, pale pink, pink to magenta.

Distribution

USA: CO , NM , UT , WY

Additional resources

USDA: Find Pediocactus simpsonii var. minor in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Pediocactus simpsonii var. minor in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pediocactus simpsonii var. minor

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-06-04
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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