Coryphantha pycnacantha

Coryphantha pycnacantha is a cactus species endemic to central Mexico.

Coryphantha pycnacantha
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C. pycnacantha
Binomial name
Coryphantha pycnacantha

It is native to the states of Hidalgo, Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz

It grows on deep lava soils, and is an IUCN Red List Endangered species.[1]

References

  1. IUCN (2009). "Coryphantha pycnacantha: Dicht, R.F. & Lüthy, A.D.". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. doi:10.2305/iucn.uk.2013-2.rlts.t40820a2934278.en.


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