Turk's Head (Echinocactus horizonthalonius)

   

Turk's Head (Echinocactus horizonthalonius), Big Bend. Photograph by Gertrud Konings.

• Common English Names: Turk's Head, Devil's Head
• Common Spanish Names: Manca Caballo
• Scientific Name: Echinocactus horizonthalonius (ee-kin-oh-CAK-tus hor-ih-zon-tha-LONE-ee-us).
• Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
• Geographic Range: From Arizona to West Texas and south into Mexico.
• Plant Form: Stem succulent.
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Last Update: 22 Sep 2003