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Kaibab pincushion cactus

(Pediocactus paradinei)

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Description

Pediocactus paradinei is a species of the genus Pediocactus in the cactus family(Cactaceae). The specific epithet paradinei refers to the discoverer of the Art Paradine . English common names include Bristly Plains Cactus, Houserock Valley Cactus, Kaibab Pincushion Cactus, Paradine Cactus and Park Pincushion Cactus. The spherical, depressed Pediocactus paradinei grows 2 cm to 6 cm in length and in diameter. The characteristic, variable hair-like contours of the central spines are unique.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Caryophyllales
Family:Cactaceae
Genus:Pediocactus
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