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Echinocactus horizonthalonius f. variegata


Common Name(s): Blue Barrel Cactus, Devil's-Head Cactus, Eagle-Claw Cactus, Mancacaballo, Mancamula, Melon Cactus, Nichol's Turk's-Head Cactus, Turk's-Cap Cactus, Turk's-Head Cactus, Viznaga Meloncillo
Synonym(s): Meyerocactus horizonthalonis cristata
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Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Cacteae
Distribution: San Luis Potosi - Mexico : Arizona, New Mexico, Texas - United States (North America)
Habit: Globose-Cylindrical
Flower: PinkEncounterability: Rare
Species Notes: Variegation is a naturally occurring or viral induced mutation, which appears as stripes or whole sections of tissue that are without chlorophyll. Variegated varieties are often prized for the attractiveness of the markings caused by the mutation.
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Echinocactus horizonthalonius
E. horizonthalonius f. variegata
Picture taken at: Private Collection

Photographer: A Cactus Grower

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