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Gold Lace Cactus

Mammillaria elongata

Taxonomy

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

About

Mammillaria elongata (gold lace cactus, ladyfinger cactus) is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family, native to central Mexico. Growing to 15 cm (6 in) tall by 30 cm (12 in) wide, it consists of densely packed clusters of elongated oval stems, covered in harmless yellow or brown spines, and in spring producing white or yellow flowers. It is among the commonest and most variable of its genus in nature, and is a popular subject for cultivation. It...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gold Lace Cactus?
The scientific name of Gold Lace Cactus is Mammillaria elongata.
What is the conservation status of Gold Lace Cactus?
The Gold Lace Cactus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Gold Lace Cactus belong to?
Gold Lace Cactus belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Gold Lace Cactus belong to?
Gold Lace Cactus belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Gold Lace Cactus belong to?
Gold Lace Cactus belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Gold Lace Cactus belong to?
Gold Lace Cactus belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Gold Lace Cactus belong to?
Gold Lace Cactus belongs to the family Cactaceae.
What genus does Gold Lace Cactus belong to?
Gold Lace Cactus belongs to the genus Mammillaria.