Golf Ball Pincushion (Mammillaria lasiacantha)

   

Overview and flowers of Golf Ball Pincushion cactus (Mammillaria lasiacantha), Big Bend. Photographs by G. Konings.

• Common English Names: Golf Ball Pincushion, Lacespine Nipple Cactus
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Mammillaria lasiacantha (mam-mill-AIR-ree-uh laze-ee-a-CAN-thuh)
• Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
• Geographic Range: Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico.
• Plant Form: Stem succulent.
• Remarks:

Last Update: 24 Sep 2003