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Turbinicarpus saueri ssp. knuthianus

Scientific Name: Turbinicarpus saueri ssp. knuthianus (Boedeker) V. John & Riha
Synonym: Echinocactus knuthianus, Gymnocactus knuthianus, Neolloydia knuthiana, Pediocactus knuthianus, Thelocactus knuthianus, Turbinicarpus knuthianus
Family: Cactaceae

Turbinicarpus knuthianus in June

Sun Exposure: Full sun to afternoon shade

Origin: Mexico (San Luis Potosi)

Growth Habits: Solitary, or eften offsetting from the base, bright green globose stem, up to 2.5 inches tall (6 cm), 2.6 inches in diameter (6.5 cm); apex with some wool; 13 ribs divided in tubercles; one central spine, up to 0.5 inch long or more (1.2 cm); 12 to 20 whitish radials, 0.3 inch long (8 mm)

Turbinicarpus knuthianus, picture by Gordon Smith

Blooming Habits:
Numerous diurnal pink flowers with darker midrib, in summer, 1 inch long and broad (2.5 cm). The fruit is green to brown.

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