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Coryphantha pallida

Coryphantha pallida Britton & Rose
Coryphantha pallida
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Coryphantha pallida is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae, first described by Britton & Rose in 1923. It is native to central, Gulf, and southwestern regions of Mexico.

Description

Coryphantha pallida belongs to the genus Coryphantha within the Cactaceae family. This species was formally published in 1923 by the botanists Britton & Rose. Its geographic distribution is limited to several regions in Mexico, including the central, Gulf, and southwestern parts of the country. The species is recognized for its typical cactus morphology and ecological adaptations to arid environments.

Distribution

Global · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Southwest

Synonyms

Mammillaria heteracanthaCactus loricatusCoryphantha loricataCoryphantha reduncuspinaEchinocactus loricatusCoryphantha pallida subsp. pallidaMammillaria loricata

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