Echinocereus nivosus
Echinocereus nivosus is a species of cactus native to Mexico.
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Distribution and habitat
The species is known only from two collection sites about 2,000 m above sea level in the Sierra Madre Oriental, in the southeastern part of the state of Coahuila. It inhabits exposed sites of limestone rock.[1]
Conservation
The species is currently classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN due to its extremely restricted distribution, apparently low total population size, and being sought after by collectors.[1]
References
- Fitz Maurice, B.; Sotomayor, M.; Fitz Maurice, W.A.; Hernández, H.M. & Smith, M. (2013). "Echinocereus nivosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T152539A648530. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T152539A648530.en.
- Jensen, Hans Arne (1998). Bibliography on Seed Morphology. A.A. Balkema. p. 51. ISBN 978-9054104506.
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