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Ancistrocactus scheeri (Salm-Dyck) Britton & Rose. Root Cactus, Fishhook Cactus. Phen: Nov-Mar. Hab: Thorn scrub. Dist: C. and s. TX south to ne. Mexico (NLE, TAM).
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA4, K4, Tx; = Echinocactus scheeri Salm-Dyck – Weniger (1984)
Links to other floras: = Ancistrocactus scheeri - FNA4
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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