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Stenocactus crispatus

Synonyms
Echinofossulocactus crispatus

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Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
Genus

Stenocactus

Genus description

A genus of around 10 species of small flowering cacti, native to Mexico. Globular in shape, they can vary greatly in features, but are generally heavily ribbed, spiny and produce tubular flowers in the summer

Name status

Correct

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