Big Bend cory cactus
Coryphantha ramillosa Cutak
Coryphantha ramillosa, known as the Big Bend cory cactus, is a cactus species native to the border region between Texas, United States, and Coahuila, Mexico. It was listed as a threatened species in the U.S. in 1979 due to concerns over its rarity and threats to its habitat.
Description
Coryphantha ramillosa belongs to the Cactaceae family and is part of the genus Coryphantha. It is found in the global distribution areas of Texas and Mexico's Northeast. The species was first described in 1942 by Cutak. Common names for this cactus include bunched cory cactus and whiskerbush. Its conservation status reflects concerns about its limited range and the environmental pressures it faces.
Other common names
Bunched Cory CactusWhiskerbushBig Bend cory cactusbunch cory cactus
Distribution
Global · Mexico Northeast · Texas
Synonyms
Mammillaria ramillosa
