Pachycereus pringlei
Pachycereus pringlei (S.Watson) Britton & Rose
Pachycereus pringlei is a large cactus species native to northwestern Mexico, found in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora. It is known by the common names cardón and sabueso, with 'cardón' derived from the Spanish word for 'thistle', and 'sabueso' likely originating from the Seri language as xaasj.
Description
Pachycereus pringlei, described in 1909 by Britton & Rose, belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is a prominent cactus in its native range, which includes the regions of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora in Mexico. The species is recognized by the local names cardón and sabueso. The term cardón is derived from the Spanish word 'cardo', meaning 'thistle', while sabueso is thought to be an early Spanish adaptation of the Seri term xaasj.
Distribution
BR · Global · TW · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest
Synonyms
Pilocereus pringleiPachycereus calvusPachycereus pringlei f. cristatusPachycereus pringlei f. constrictusPachycereus pringlei f. calvusPachycereus titanCereus calvusCereus pringleiCereus pringlei var. calvusCereus titan
