Golden chested beehive
Coryphantha recurvata (Engelm.) Britton & Rose
Coryphantha recurvata, known as Golden chested beehive, is a species in the Cactaceae family. It was described by Britton & Rose in 1923, based on earlier work by Engelm. This cactus is native to the Global region, with a distribution that includes Arizona and the northwest of Mexico.
Description
Coryphantha recurvata is a member of the genus Coryphantha within the Cactaceae family. The species is commonly referred to as Golden chested beehive in English. It was first published in 1923 by Britton & Rose, following the original work by Engelm. The plant is found in the Global region, specifically in the U.S. state of Arizona and the northwestern part of Mexico. Its geographic range is limited to these areas, where it has adapted to arid and semi-arid environments typical of cactus habitats.
Other common names
Golden chested beehiveRecurved CorycactusSanta Cruz Beehive Cactus
Distribution
Global · Arizona · Mexico Northwest
Synonyms
Cactus engelmanniiCactus recurvatusCoryphantha engelmanniiMammillaria recurvata
