Pediocactus simpsonii (mountain ball cactus) 4 Pediocactus… Flickr
Mountain ball cactus (Pediocactus simpsonii) blooming in Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain National Park. Last updated: March 31, 2012 Was this page helpful? No An official form of the United States government. Provided by Touchpoints
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The Mountain Ball Cactus is well adapted to unpredictable mountain conditions and can be found from the foothills to over 11,000'. Like other cacti, Mountain Ball Cactus open their pores at night when it is cooler to absorb CO2. CO2 is then stored for use in photosynthesis during the day. By morning they close their pores to prevent moisture.
Pediocactus Simpsonii Mountain Ball Cactus Photograph by Donnie
mountain ball cactus. Images. Click on the carousel image to display a larger version (if available). Image Usage Requirements and Citations Click here for more information. Pediocactus simpsonii (Engelm.) Britton & Rose mountain ball cactus. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles.
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Mountain Ball Cactus Look for this adorable cactus in dry, open areas of sagebrush or pinyon trees. It can grow at a wide range of elevations and up to 11K feet! This cactus is noticeable because it is almost perfectly round and grow singly or in tightly packed groups. Flowers grow at the top of the cactus and can be white, yellow or pinkish.
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Mountain Ball Cactus. Scientific name: Pediocactus simpsonii var. minor . Family: Cactus family (Cactaceae) Habitat: Dry montane slopes . This pincushion shaped cactus is covered with spirally arranged bumps that bear rigid spines. One to several brilliant rose purple flowers bloom in the center of the cactus. Mountain ball cactus may bloom.
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Cacti of Nevada - descriptions and photographs of the most common species of cactus, including cylindropuntia, echinocactus, echinocereus, escobaria, ferocactus, mammillaria, opuntia and pediocactus. Mountain ball cactus Pediocactus simpsonii. Echinocereus mojavensis, Mojave Desert hedgehog (CA, NV, UT)
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Mountain ball cacti are unique and interesting plants that can thrive in various environments, including mountainous regions. If you're planning on growing these prickly plants in your garden, it's important to understand the ideal growing conditions to ensure healthy growth and longevity.
Mountain Ball Cactus Photograph by Michele Penner Fine Art America
Cacti Are in Bloom Many visitors at Rocky Mountain National Park are surprised to find the park is home to two species of cacti- the mountain ball cactus ( Pediocactus simpsonii var. minor) and the plains prickly pear ( Opuntia polyacantha ).
Mountain ball cactus (Pediocactus simpsonii) Peter Howe Flickr
Mountain Ball Cactus (Pediocactus simpsonii v. minor) is a high-elevation species widely scattered through out the mountains of CO, northern NM, WY and UT. It blooms in early to mid-spring with rings of pink, coral, white and occasionally light yellow flowers. key features Botanical Name Pediocactus simpsonii v. minor Growing Zones
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Mountain Ball Cactus (Pediocactus simpsonii) General Plant Information ; Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent: Life cycle: Perennial: Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b: Leaves: Other: Leaves present as spines (modified leaves). Flowers: Showy Fragrant: Flower Color: Pink
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The Mountain Ball Cactus is a single spherical cactus that grows up to 6 inches in diameter with 20 to 45 short radial spines. In April, it flowers in white, yellow, or pink bloom. Photo Credit: Patrick Myers, National Park Service (flickr). 5. Brown-spined Prickly Pear
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The term ball cactus is usually applied to the species of: Parodia (syn. Notocactus),. Parodia scopa, the silver ball cactus; Pediocactus simpsonii, the mountain ball cactus This page was last edited on 20 December 2022, at 17:46 (UTC). Text is available under.
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Ball cacti are moderate growers, adding about four inches to their height each year. Older plants will frequently produce flowers in beautiful shades of yellow, red, orange, or pink, and all varietals feature ridges of spikes that start white and grow to a yellow-brown with age. The Spruce / Krystal Slagle Ball Cactus Care
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Mountain ball cactus, Simpson's hedgehog cactus Range: The Rocky Mountains, from south Montana to north New Mexico; also scattered locations in Oregon, Nevada, Utah and Arizona Form: Globes or cylinders, usually single Habitat: Grassland, sagebrush flats, pinyon-juniper woodland; up to 11,000 feet elevation Flowers:
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Pediocactus simpsonii, known by the common names mountain cactus, snowball cactus, and mountain ball cactus, is is a relatively common cactus that has adapted to survive in cold and dry environments in high elevation areas of the western United States. It can be found at higher elevations than any other cactus in North America.
Mountain Ball Cactus Pediocactus simpsonii Colorado Wildflower
Mountain Ball Cactus (Pediocactus simpsonii) Other Names: Simpson's hedgehog cactus, Simpson's pincushion cactus, Simpson's footcactus Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family) Description: single spherical stem is 6 inches in diameter with conical-shaped tubercles in spires.