(Pediocactus paradinei)
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.