Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in central Washington; central Washington to central and northeastern Oregon, east to adjacent western Idaho.
Habitat: Lowland to montane sagebr desert and grasslands.
Flowers: April-June
Origin: Native
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bees
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Pediocactus nigrispinus ssp. nigrispinus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Pediocactus nigrispinus ssp. nigrispinus checklist entry
OregonFlora: Pediocactus nigrispinus ssp. nigrispinus information
E-Flora BC: Pediocactus nigrispinus ssp. nigrispinus atlas page
CalPhotos: Pediocactus nigrispinus ssp. nigrispinus photos