Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Tobusch Fishhook Cactus

Tobusch Fishhook Cactus

Ancistrocactus tobuschii

Status Endangered
Listed November 7, 1979
Family Cactaceae (Cactus)
Description Solitary, top-shaped cactus with yellow-green flowers; each spine cluster has a characteristic fish-hook spine.
Habitat Limestone gravel along stream banks.
Threats Residential development, livestock …

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