Mammillaria albicoma


Scientific Name: Mammillaria albicoma Boedeker
Family: Cactaceae
(Mammillaria albicoma)
Mammillaria albicoma at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 28°F (-2°C)

Origin: Mexico (Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon) around 5000 feet (1500 m)

Growth Habits: Clumping, heads 2 inches in diameter (5 cm)

(Mammillaria albicoma)

30-40 radial spines, either no or 3-4 central spines.

Blooming Habits:
White to greenish yellow flowers, 0.75 inch in diameter (1.8 cm) or less.


 

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