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Mountain Cactus - Pediocactus simpsonii

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Mountain Cactus - Pediocactus simpsonii (Cactaceae)
  • Photo posted on 13 Jan, 2010
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This type of cactus is known as ball cactus (although some authorities call it a hedgehog cactus) that is originally from the desert southwest of North America. It grows on dry mountain valleys, rocky ridges. This cactus is listed on the Federal Endangered Species list.



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