Pelecyphora macromeris
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| Species: | C. macromeris
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| Coryphantha macromeris (Engelm.) Lem.
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Coryphantha macromeris (or the nipple beehive cactus)[1] is a species of cactus in the United States and Mexico. In the Chihuhuan Desert, it is common and has a wide range.[2] In the United States, it occurs naturally in Texas and New Mexico.[1] It prefers to grown in the shade under other larger plants, growing in irregular clusters or mounds.[3][4] In late summer, it blooms with purple or pink flowers and then bears green fruit.[4][3]
References
- ^ a b "Plants Profile for Coryphantha macromeris (nipple beehive cactus)". Plants Database. USDA. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ IUCN (2009). "Coryphantha macromeris: Heil, K., Terry, M., Corral-Díaz, R., Lüthy, A.D. & Dicht, R.F.". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. doi:10.2305/iucn.uk.2013-1.rlts.t152811a681352.en.
- ^ a b Loflin, Brian; Loflin, Shirley (2009). Texas Cacti. Texas A&M University Press. p. 133. ISBN 9781603443685.
- ^ a b "Coryphantha macromeris, nipple beehive cactus". The American Southwest. Retrieved 2017-09-08.