General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: Under 1"
1"-2"
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Endangered
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

Conservation status:
Conservation status: Near Threatened
Common names
  • San Rafael Cactus
  • San Rafael Swell Cactus
  • Despain's Cactus
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Pediocactus despainii
  • Synonym: Pediocactus bradyi subsp. despainii

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