Mammillaria nivosa
| Mammillaria nivosa | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Genus: | Mammillaria |
| Species: | M. nivosa Link ex Pfeiff. |
| Binomial name | |
| Mammillaria nivosa | |
Mammillaria nivosa is a species of cactus also known by the name woolly nipple cactus[1] and is native to the Caribbean.[2]
Description
Mammillaria nivosa is radially symmetrical and can grow up to 25 cm (9.8 in) tall.[3] It has spines that can grow to about 38 mm (1.5 in) and often overlap, probably to make it difficult for large organisms to reach the flesh of the cactus.[3]
The plant produces yellow flowers[4] that are approximately 15 mm (0.59 in) long.[3]
References
- ↑ "Mammillaria nivosa Link ex N.E. Pfeiffer". PLANTS Profile. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ↑ "Mammillaria nivosa". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- 1 2 3 Curbelo-Rodríguez, Jean Carlos; Meléndez-Ackerman, Rojas-Sandoval, Segarra-Carmona (March 27, 2012). "New distribution record of Cybocephalus kathrynae (Coleoptera, Cybocephalidae) on Mona Island, Puerto Rico". Revista Brasileira de Entomologia 56 (1): 119–121. doi:10.1590/s0085-56262012005000004. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
- ↑ "Mammillaria nivosa". CactiGuide.com. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
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