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Santa Cruz beehive cactus
Scientific Name: Coryphantha recurvata
Family: Cactaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: AZ (golden-chested beehive cactus)
Santa Cruz Beehive Cactus (Coryphantha recurvata)
The Santa Cruz Beehive Cactus, scientifically known as Coryphantha recurvata, is a fascinating cactus species native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Considerations for Pets
- This cactus has spines, which could pose a risk of injury to pets.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coryphantha recurvata (Engelm.) Britton & Rose
- Synonym: Mammillaria nogalensis
- Family: Cactaceae
Common Names
- Santa Cruz Beehive Cactus
- Golden Chested Beehive Cactus
- Recurved Corycactus
- Biznaga-partida de Espinas Curvas (Spanish)
Distribution and Habitat
- This cactus is native to Sonora, Mexico, and adjacent areas of southern Arizona in the United States.
- Specifically found in western Santa Cruz County, Arizona, around Nogales.
- It thrives in mountainous regions.
Quirky Facts
- The "leaves" of the Santa Cruz Beehive Cactus are described as resembling teeth.
Morphological Characteristics
- It's called a "beehive" cactus due to its shape.
Further Resources
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Coryphantha%20recurvata
- ITIS Web Link
- Encyclopedia of Life