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Parodia erubescens

Scientific Name: Parodia erubescens (Osten) D. Hunt
Synonym: Echinocactus erubescens, Notocactus erubescens, Notocactus schlosseri, Parodia schlosseri
Family: Cactaceae

'Notocactus schlosseri' at the Desert Botanical Garden

Frost Tolerance: Hardy at least to 20°F (-6°C)

Sun Exposure: Shade

Origin: Uruguay

Growth Habits: Solitary spherical cactus, 5 inches in diameter (12 cm), up to 7 inches tall (17 cm)

The type for Notocactus schlosseri was discovered by Hugo Schlosser. At one point Parodia erubescens was considered an hybrid between Echinocactus mammulosus and E. tabularis

Blooming Habits:
Large yellow flowers with red stigma.

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