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Mammillaria  wrightii

Mammillaria wrigthii SB86 Manzano Mts., New Mexico, USA

Notes: The showy flowers of M. wrightii are virtually identical to those of Coryphantha macromeris and Escobaria vivipara; in the absence of vegetative material, flowers may be unidentifiable.

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Etymology: The varietal epithet honours the early plant collector Charles Wright (See also: Glandulicactus wrightii)
 

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.

Big fruits, big flowers!!!    This winter hardy Mammillaria produce fruits of a very pleasant taste. Very choicest.

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