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Mammillaria cactus

mammillaria sp.

Description:

The genus Mammillaria is one of the largest in the cactus family (Cactaceae), with currently 171 known species and varieties recognized.[1] Most of the mammillarias are native to Mexico. This has the red fruits which are edible.

Habitat:

Under oak forest.

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LuisStevens
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LuisStevens

San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Spotted on Jul 8, 2012
Submitted on May 12, 2013

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