Kaibab pincushion cactus (Pediocactus paradinei)
Description
Pediocactus paradinei is a species of the genus Pediocactus in the cactus family(Cactaceae). The specific epithet paradinei refers to the discoverer of the Art Paradine . English common names include Bristly Plains Cactus, Houserock Valley Cactus, Kaibab Pincushion Cactus, Paradine Cactus and Park Pincushion Cactus. The spherical, depressed Pediocactus paradinei grows 2 cm to 6 cm in length and in diameter. The characteristic, variable hair-like contours of the central spines are unique.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Cactaceae
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Genus: Pediocactus
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