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Mammillaria johnstonii

Mammillaria johnstonii (Britton & Rose) Orcutt
Mammillaria johnstonii
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Mammillaria johnstonii is a species in the Cactaceae family, first described in 1926 by Orcutt, based on earlier work by Britton & Rose. It is part of the genus Mammillaria, which is native to the Global region with a specific distribution in the Northwest of Mexico.

Description

Mammillaria johnstonii belongs to the Cactaceae family, commonly known as the cactus family. The species was formally described in 1926 by Orcutt, building upon the original work of Britton & Rose. It is a member of the Mammillaria genus, a group of cacti primarily found in arid regions of the Global area, with a specific occurrence in the Northwest of Mexico. This species is part of a broader group of cacti that exhibit a range of morphological adaptations to desert environments.

Distribution

Global · Mexico Northwest

Synonyms

Neomammillaria johnstoniiMammillaria johnstonii var. guaymensisMammillaria johnstonii var. sancarlensisMammillaria johnstonii var. typicaNeomammillaria johnstonii var. sancarlensis

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