Simpsons footcactus (Pediocactus simpsonii)
Description
The spherical, cylindrical to oval-growing, group-forming Pediocactus simpsonii reaches stature heights of 4 to 20 cm and diameter of 3 to 15 cm. The funnel-shaped to tubular flowers have a length of 1 to 3.5 cm and a diameter of 2 to 2.5 cm; they appear like a wreath around the crown. The bracts are pink, white to yellow.Pediocactus simpsonii is a member of the section Pediocactus . He is the most widespread species of the genus. This species is hardy to minus 30 ° C when dry , root-free cultivation in Europe is possible. In the collection of K. Krätschmer, Germany, Odernheim, specimens without protection have been cultivated for years.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Cactaceae
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Genus: Pediocactus
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