TEXAS CACTI

 

Ancistrocactus brevihamatus (Fishhook Cactus)

Sclerocactus brevihamatus
 

BLOOM PERIOD:   March - April.

HABITAT:  (1) South and southwest facing rocky hillsides. (2) Usually found on the of top of hills among grasses and rocks.  It is difficult to find when not in bloom.

SUBSPECIES: (1) Ancistrocactus brevihamatus brevihamatus,
(2) Ancistrocactus brevihamatus tobuschii (Protected by law).

1. TEXAS: Val Verde County
    
 
1. TEXAS: Cultivated at Sul Ross State University, 2006
  
1. TEXAS: Val Verde County
 
1. TEXAS: Cultivated at Sul Ross State University, 2006
  
1. TEXAS: Val Verde County, 2007
 
2. TEXAS: Kimble County
  
2. TEXAS: Kimble County
2. TEXAS: Cultivated at Sul Ross State University, 2006
2. TEXAS: Edwards County, Kickapoo Caverns State Park, 2012