Mammillaria
Genus of cactus mostly from Mexico
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Key Takeaways
- Mammillaria is one of the largest genera in the cactus family (Cactaceae), with currently 200 known species and varieties recognized.
- The common name "pincushion cactus" refers to this genus and the closely related Escobaria .
Mammillaria is one of the largest genera in the cactus family (Cactaceae), with currently 200 known species and varieties recognized. Most of the mammillarias are native to Mexico, while some come from the Southwestern United States, the Caribbean, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras and Venezuela. The common name "pincushion cactus" refers to this genus and the closely related Escobaria.
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