Mammillaria nivosa is a species of cactus also known by the name woolly nipple cactus[1] and is native to the Caribbean.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Mammillaria |
| Species: | M. nivosa
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Description edit
Mammillaria nivosa is radially symmetrical and can grow up to 25 cm (9.8 in) tall.[3] It has spines that can grow to about 38 mm (1.5 in) and often overlap, probably to make it difficult for large organisms to reach the flesh of the cactus.[3]
The plant produces yellow flowers[4] that are approximately 15 mm (0.59 in) long.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Mammillaria nivosa Link ex N.E. Pfeiffer". PLANTS Profile. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ "Mammillaria nivosa". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ a b c Curbelo-Rodríguez, Jean Carlos; Meléndez-Ackerman; Rojas-Sandoval; Segarra-Carmona (March 27, 2012). "New distribution record of Cybocephalus kathrynae (Coleoptera, Cybocephalidae) on Mona Island, Puerto Rico". Revista Brasileira de Entomologia. 56 (1): 119–121. doi:10.1590/s0085-56262012005000004. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
- ^ "Mammillaria nivosa". CactiGuide.com. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
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