Latin name: Sclerocactus johnsonii (Parry ex Engelm.) N.P. Taylor Pronunciation: sklare-oh-KAK-tus JON-son-ee-eye Common name: Johnson's bee-hive cactus Family: Cactaceae (Cactus). Habitat: Granite slopes and plains, creosote bush scrub to 4000', northern Mojave Desert, Death Valley Blooming period: April to May Name derivations: 1) Sclerocactus 2) johnsonii |
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