Sclerocactus (hard cactus from Greek; refers to the hard dry fruit) is a genus of cacti. It comprises about 15 species the exact number depending on the authority. These species are very xerophytic. They are sometimes called ‘fishhook cactus’ or ‘little barrels’.
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