Macro-Photography in the UNI Botanical Center Exhibition
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Date Created
2021
Scienfmetific Name
Mammillaria
Family Name
Cactaceae
Common Name
Nipple cactus
Description
Alt Text: A close up of two pink flowers on spiney plant.
Repository
UNI ScholarWorks, Rod Library University of Northern Iowa
Copyright
©2021 Phillip Hopper
Type
Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Comments
The genus Mammillaria is one of the largest in the Cactaceae with approximately 270 described species. Most species are endemic to Mexico but their distribution range includes Southwest USA to Honduras. Although these cacti are relatively hardy when cultivated, approximately 170 species are known to be endangered due to habitat loss.
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