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Item ID: 78 Family: Agavaceae Genus: Dasylirion Species: quadrangulatum Common Name: Grass Tree, Mexican Grass Tree, Toothless Sotol, Junquillo Habitat: This species occurs mainly along stream beds and is less frequently found along the drier rocky hills within the scattered range area. Range: Dasylirion quadrangulatum is native to several states in the eastern part of Mexico. It is found in Coahulia, Tamaulipas, Nuevo León and San Luis Potosi. Care: This can be a very easy plant to grow in and around Tucson. It is gaining in popularity as it is a rather cold hardy species that can easily survive winter nights where temperatures can fall to about 15º F. It also easily tolerates dryness and heat. It can be grown in both shade as well as full sun and only requires a little extra water during months of extreme heat. Propagation: The propagation of this species is by seed. Size: This plant can easily grow to be about 15 feet in height and form long grass leaves to 6 or more feet wide, but here in Tucson this size may be restricted by extreme cold weather or inadequate moisture during the really dry months. Shape: Rosette Flowers: The inflorescense can extend on a long stalk to as much as 12 feet in height. The small dark yellw flowers appear on mature plants during the mid summer months.

Description The green leaves of this species are very grass like and may look nothing like the other species of Dasylirion. The leaves may attain a length of about 4 feet in length with a thin narrow width. This appearance makes it very easy to identify. Trunks are very common on older plants and can stand to a sizable height. Author Comments This species may still be found with the name Dasylirion longissimum. This is now a synonym of D. quadrangulatum. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 52 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Ferocactus Species: herrerae Common Name: Twisted Barrel, Biznaga Habitat: This Ferocactus is found in areas where heavy tropical vegetation is common. It is known as a coastal Ferocactus but also inhabits limited mountainous areas in open rocky locations. Range: Found at elevations less than 1500 feet along the coastal areas of Sonora and Sinaloa, Mexico. It has also been found in the mountain areas to about 4,000 feet elevation in the state of Durango. Care: Recently this species has become very abundant in the nursery trade. This is by far a very easy plant to grow and will not ask for any extra requirements. It can tolerate desert soil in and around Tucson and in future years will be used as an excellent landscape plant. Choose a smaller plant and watch it easily grow into an excellent specimen. Propagation: Propagation of this species is by seed. Size: Plants can reach up to 6.5 feet tall and be about 20 inches in diameter Shape: Globular Flowers: The yellow flowers with a distinctive reddish mid petal vein can be up to 2.5 inch wide.

Description This species looks very much like Ferocactus wislizenii and may be a closely related variety. It differs in the number of ribs, usually about 13 and in the number of radial spines. The stem color can be a darker green and the flowers of Ferocactus herrerae are very distinct. Author Comments A long time favorite that is always a distinctly attractive species for the landscape. It can grow from a small plant to flowering size in 10 years or less under normal cultivation in Tucson. The spines may change as the plant ages as well and the stem will sometimes spiral in age. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 7 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Opuntia Species: basilaris Common Name: Beaver Tail Cactus Habitat:  Range:  Care:  Propagation:  Size:  Shape: Padded/Jointed Flowers:

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Item ID: 18 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Opuntia Species: engelmannii var. lindheimeri Common Name:  Habitat:  Range:  Care:  Propagation:  Size:  Shape: Padded/Jointed Flowers:

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Item ID: 19 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Opuntia Species: macrocentra Common Name: Long Spined Prickly Pear Habitat: This species is found in a variety of soil types within its range. It is commonly found in rocky soil with a higher content of sand. This plant is found usually in open areas where shade is infrequent. Range: Usually found from 2,300 to 5,000 feet in elevation from west Texas to southern New Mexico and to south central Arizona. It is also found in the states of Chihuahua and Sonora, Mexico. Limitations are infrequent throughout these locations. Care: This is a very easy Opuntia to grow and maintain. It is not usually eaten by animal predators and is not at all picky about the soil. Preferably a well drained soil with a little extra nutritious content is recommended. This species requires little extra care and makes a beautiful addition to a desert landscape. Propagation: Propagation of this plant is by both seed as well as segment cuttings. Size: Maximum height is around 35 inches and width can be a much as 6 feet. Various locations seem to be a factor in the size and appearance of this Opuntia. Shape: Padded/Jointed Flowers: Flowers are quite attarctive. The petals are yellow with a definate red throat or center portion. The size can be as large as about 3 inches wide.

Description This Opuntia is quite distinctive in description as it is armed around the top portion of each stem with spines from 3 to as much as 5 inches in length. Spine color can be quite variable from dark brown to black and even gray or white. The stem color is typically a nice bluish green similar to Opuntia santa-rita and may extremely purplish during some months of the year. Author Comments This is a plant that is in more demand because of the ease of growth, beautiful stem color and nicely armed spines. It is an excellent plant for many areas around southern Arizona as well as many other locations. It is cold hardy to about 10º or lower depending on the soil type, rainfall and location. There has been some variation in plants found throuout the range and this is usually well known amoung inthusiasts. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 21 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Stetsonia Species: coryne Common Name: ToothPick Cactus Habitat:  Range:  Care:  Propagation:  Size:  Shape: Columnar Flowers:

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Item ID: 54 Family: Fouquieriaceae Genus: Fouquieria Species: columnaris Common Name: Boojum Tree Habitat:  Range:  Care:  Propagation:  Size:  Shape: Columnar Flowers:

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Item ID: 59 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Ferocactus Species: histrix Common Name: None Available Habitat: Ferocactus histrix is commonly found in rocky hillside areas throughout 6 Mexican states. Occasionally some plants are seen growing in the flat plains but the majority are located throughout the hillsides and very rocky cliffs of the region. Range: This plant can be seen in the central parts of Mexico in the states of Durango, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Puebla and Zacatecas. Within these states this species is very widespread where excellent specimen plants are sometimes seen in inaccessable rocky locations. Care: This is an excellent plant for any garden in many parts of Arizona. This species is cold hardy in areas where the temperature may drop to 15 degrees fahrenheit, but a dry soil bed with excellent drainage is a must. As a potted plant the growth rate can be slow. A desert soil common to many areas of Tucson and the southwest, without added materials is excellent for cultivating this species. Propagation: Propagation of this Ferocactus is from seed that can be easily obtained from most cactus seed vendors. Size: This cylindrical, rather rounded barrel will reach at least 3.5 feet in height and to 2.5 feet in diameter. Shape: Globular Flowers: The light yellow flowers are small and may only be at the maximum of about 1 to 1.5 inches in width.

Photos Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2006 Description A nice specimen of Ferocactus histrix can sometimes be mistaken for Echinocactus grusonii (golden barrel) although the spines of F. histrix are not as golden yellow in color. An attractive feature can be the long slightly curving yellowish colored central spine and the nice overall look of the species. Spines on younger plants can be brownish in color. Author Comments My recommendation is to plant this species in your landscape. It can take heavy frost and cold weather (to a little less than 15º F) with ease and is an easily cultivated plant requiring no extra care. I have grown this species in an area where the temperature can drop to 10 degrees fahrenheit during the winter night and the plants have survived for over 15 years (see the photos). Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

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