Mammillaria magnimamma

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Light shade in summer

Full sun

México (Hidalgo, México DF, Zacatecas)

Clumping spherical cactus, up to 5 inches in diameter (13 cm)

Offsets, seeds

This is quite a variable looking species with spines varying considerably in length, and flowers varying in color (as shown in the pictures).

Blooming Habits:
Light pink to red flowers

 Native to the States of Hidalgo and Southern San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Reported to contain unspecified alkaloids.

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