Chihuahuan Fishhook Cactus (Scelocactus uncinatus)

   

Scelocactus uncinatus, Echo Canyon, Indio Mountains Research Station, Hudspeth Co., Texas. Photograph by Carl S. Lieb, 2 April 1991.

• Common English Names: Chihuahuan Fishhook Cactus
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Scelocactus uncinatus (skel-air-row-CAC-tus uns-in-NAY-tus)
• Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
• Geographic Range:
• Plant Form: Shrub
• Remarks:

Last Update: 13 May 2002