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Turbinicarpus horripilus

Scientific Name: Turbinicarpus horripilus (Lem.) V. John & Riha
Synonym: Bravocactus horripilus, Echinocactus horripilus, Gymnocactus goldii, Gymnocactus horripilus, Mammillaria horripila, Neolloydia horripila, Pediocactus horripilus, Thelocactus goldii, Thelocactus horripilus
Family: Cactaceae

Gymnocactus horripilus at the HBG (HBG 72955)

Origin: Mexico (Hidalgo: Metzitlán)

Growth Habits: Slowly clustering, bluish-green stems up to 3.5 inches in diameter (9 cm), 4 to 5 inches tall (10-12 cm); 1 central, up to 1.2 inches long (3 cm); 8 to 15 acicular radials, 0.6 inch long.

Turbinicarpus horripilus, picture by Gordon Smith

Blooming Habits:
Diurnal purple flowers, up to 1.6 inches in diameter (4 cm), 1 inch long (2.5 cm)

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