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Cactaceae

16-Mammillaria cactus

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The genus Mammillaria contains over 200 species, including many that are cultivated, such as pincushion, fishhook, snowball, bird's-nest, golden-star, thimble, old woman, coral, royal cross, feather, and lemon ball cacti.

Photo of plant in cultivation in Mahomet, Illinois.

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