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Overview
A small cactus that is around 3 inches tall, and 1.5 inches in diameter. Flowers during blooming are small, and cream, yellow, or yellowish-green. The spines are corky, with the central spine around 3/8 inch long, ashy white, and pointed up. Tubercles form a spiral pattern around the plant. After flowering and fruiting, the cactus will retract into the gravely soils.
Scientific Name
Pediocactus peeblesianus var. fickeiseniae
Common Name
Fickeisen plains cactus
Fickeisen's pediocactus
Navajo pincushion cactus
FWS Category
Flowering Plants
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