Ferocactus schwarzii

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Ferocactus schwarzii
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F. schwarzii
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Ferocactus schwarzii
G.E. Linds. 1955

Ferocactus schwarzii is a species of Ferocactus from Mexico. [1]

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Distribution

Ferocactus schwarzii is commonly found in Sinaloa, Mexico and occurs between elevations between 30 and 200 meters. The IUCN Red List classifies this species as "Data Deficient" (DD). [2]

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References

  1. "Ferocactus schwarzii in Tropicos".
  2. Hernández, H.M.; Gómez-Hinostrosa, C.; León de la Luz, J.L. (2013). "Ferocactus schwarzii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2013. Retrieved 2017-08-26.