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Parodia scopa
Silver Ball Cactus · Cactaceae
Also known as Echinocactus scopa, Notocactus scopa, Parodia rudibuenekeri.
Parodia scopa syn.
CactaceaeSucculent
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About Silver Ball Cactus
Parodia scopa syn. Notocactus scopa (silver ball cactus) is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to upland southern Brazil and Uruguay. It is a ball- or cylinder-shaped cactus growing to 5–50 cm (2–20 in) tall by 10 cm (4 in) broad, with a spiny, woolly crown and pale yellow flowers in summer.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | Brazil South, Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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