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Pediocactus nigrispinus ssp. nigrispinus
dark-spine ball cactus
Specimens
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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

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Pediocactus nigrispinus (Hochstätter) Hochstätter ssp. nigrispinus

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Pediocactus simpsonii (Englemann) Britton & Rose var. nigrispinus Hochstätter
Additional Resources:

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

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