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Cottontop Cactus

Homalocephala polycephala

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Homalocephala

About

Echinocactus polycephalus is a cactus that occurs in the Mojave Desert region of Arizona, California, and Nevada. It also occurs in the Sonoran Desert region of southern California and northern Sonora, Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cottontop Cactus?
The scientific name of Cottontop Cactus is Homalocephala polycephala.
What kingdom does Cottontop Cactus belong to?
Cottontop Cactus belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Cottontop Cactus belong to?
Cottontop Cactus belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Cottontop Cactus belong to?
Cottontop Cactus belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Cottontop Cactus belong to?
Cottontop Cactus belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Cottontop Cactus belong to?
Cottontop Cactus belongs to the family Cactaceae.
What genus does Cottontop Cactus belong to?
Cottontop Cactus belongs to the genus Homalocephala.