Cochemiea bullardiana
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| Cochemiea bullardiana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Cochemiea |
| Species: | C. bullardiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Cochemiea bullardiana (H.E.Gates) P.B.Breslin & Majure | |
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Cochemiea bullardiana is a species of Cochemiea found in Mexico.[1]
This cactus typically grows as a solitary plant, though it can sometimes form clusters. Its stems are cylindrical, olive green, and can reach up to 15 cm in height and 4 to 6 cm in diameter. The stems are covered in spirally arranged, conical tubercles that do not produce milky sap. Each tubercle has an areole bearing dark-tipped, hooked central spines and 10 to 20 straight, whitish radial spines. The plant produces pinkish-white flowers about 3 cm across. Its fruits are red and club-shaped, containing black seeds.[2]
Distribution
This species is found in Baja California, Mexico growing in native desert and dry scrubland environments.
